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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Aulonocara rostratum |
| Common Name: |
Longnose Aulonocara |
| Size: |
Up to 7.5" (19cm ) |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Known from Karonga,
Vua, and Monkey Bay. |
| Min Tank Size: |
75 gallon or larger. |
| Diet: |
Carnivore, in nature they feed on sand-dwelling
invertebrates. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful,conspecific aggression. |
| Water: |
Temperature range 72 - 78°F (22-26°C);
pH range: 7.4 – 8.3; dH range: 5 - 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. |
| Suitability: |
Not for beginers. |
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