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Name
Scientific name
Aulonocara maylandi
Described by
Authority Trewavas, Year 1984
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The sulphurhead peacock, Aulonocara maylandi, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where it occurs in two principal colour forms. Males fro…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Malawi
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi where there exist two principal colour forms. The 'sulphur head' variant inhabits West Reef and Eccles Reef, close to Makanjila Point in…
Habitat
Inhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. The population at Kande Island occurs…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm48 ∗ 12 in 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
Among the most peaceful and timid members of the genus and a species-specific set-up is recommended, although in larger aquaria it can be kept with other non-a…
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
This species exists in two distinctive phenotypes, with male individuals from West reef and Eccles reef possessing a bright yellow band of colour running from …
References
References
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