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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Aulonocara koningsi |
| Common Name: |
Blue Regal Peacock |
| Size: |
Males to 4.3" (11cm ) Females to 3.3" (8.5cm) |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon or larger. |
| Diet: |
Carnivore, in nature they feed on sand-dwelling
invertebrates. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful,conspecific aggression. |
| Water: |
Temperature range 73 - 80.5°F (23-27°C);
pH range: 7.5 – 8.5; dH range: 10 - 30 |
| Care: |
Easy. Because of their behavior and Tank set up
they should not be housed with Mbuna cichlids. |
| Communities: |
Ok with other peacock species, only
one male per tank. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all |
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