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Name

Scientific name

Aulonocara hansbaenschi

Described by

Authority Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, Year 1987

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Red Shoulder Peacock

Photograph credits

All 4 credited

Summary

The red shoulder peacock, Aulonocara hansbaenschi, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, known from four localities on its southeastern shor…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

120mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–29°C, pH 7.4–9

Hardness

10–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

One male with several females

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Malawi, Mozambique, Lake Malawi, Lake Malawi - Fort Maguire, Lake Malawi - Mara Point, Lake Malawi - Masinje, Lake Malawi - Thumbi West Island

Writing

Etymology

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Distribution

Endemic to Lake Malawi where it's known from just four localities; Masinje (type locality), Fort Maguire, Mara Point and Thumbi West Island. All these are loca…

Habitat

Inhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. At Masinje it has been observed to sh…

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Aquarium size

Minimum base dimensions of 90 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are recommended unless keeping the fish in smaller aquaria for breeding purposes.

Maintenance

Arrange some piles of rockwork around the tank but leave some open spaces between them and use fine sand as substrate so that it's able to feed naturally (see …

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Aulonocara spp. are benthophagous by nature, employing a method of feeding whereby mouthfuls of substrate are taken and sifted for edible items with the remain…

Behaviour and compatibility

A relatively peaceful species although males tend to act aggressively towards any fish with a similar colour pattern, so take care when selecting tankmates. Po…

Sexual dimorphism

Males are larger and more colourful than females.

Reproduction

Maternal mouthbrooder which will often spawn in a community set-up, but should be moved or maintained in a specific tank if the intention is to maximise yield.…

Notes

Some eminent authors believe this species to be a geographical variant of the highly variable congener A. stuartgranti rather than a distinct taxon but since m…

References

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