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Name
Scientific name
Aulonocara sp. 'walteri'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Blue-faced Peacock
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The blue-faced peacock, Aulonocara sp. 'walteri', is a cichlid known only from Chizumulu Island and Likoma Island in Lake Malawi. The confu…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, 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
Mozambique, Lake Malawi, Lake Malawi - Chizumulu Island, Lake Malawi - Likoma Island
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from Chizumulu Island and Likoma Island in Lake Malawi, both located off the eastern shoreline of the central part of the lake (Mozambique). There i…
Habitat
Inhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. It displays a preference for natural …
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are recommended unless keeping the fish in smaller aquaria for breeding pruposes.
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
This fish has been known in the aquarium hobby for a number of years but remains undescribed to science despite the confusing trade name which has resulted in …
References
References
No references