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Name
Scientific name
Aulonocara sp. 'stuartgranti maleri'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Sunshine Peacock
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The sunshine peacock, Aulonocara sp. 'stuartgranti maleri', is a cichlid endemic to the south-west of Lake Malawi around the Maleri Islands…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–9
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, Lake Malawi, Lake Malawi - Chidunga Rocks, Lake Malawi - Maleri Islands, Lake Malawi - Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi - Namalenje Island
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi where it's known only from the south-west of the lake around the Maleri Islands, Chidunga Rocks, Mumbo Island and Namalenje Island.
Habitat
It inhabits the so-called intermediate zones, where rocky shores give way to open expanses of sand with scattered rocks. Females and juveniles can often be fou…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 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
Not as peaceful as some of its congeners and males tend to react aggressively any fish with a similar colour pattern, in particular, so take care when selectin…
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
It remains unclear whether this fish represents an as yet undescribed species or not but in either case the unofficial, vernacular name is confusing due to it …
References
References
No references