Aulonocara Neon Blue Peacock - (No Online Purchases)
Description:
The Aulonocara Neon Blue Peacock (often a variant of Aulonocara stuartgranti) is one of the most popular African cichlids due to its intense electric blue coloration and relatively peaceful demeanor compared to other Lake Malawi species.
Fish Profile
Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (often specialised variants like "Hai Reef" or "Chiwindi")
Max Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). Males are larger and significantly more colourful.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive. They are territorial but generally peaceful toward non-competing species.
Lifespan: 6–10 years with proper care.
Tank Setup Tips
Substrate: Use fine sand. Peacocks are "sand sifters"—they naturally sift through the substrate for food. Gravel can damage their gills.
Decor: Use rockwork to create caves and territories, but leave plenty of open swimming space in the middle of the tank.
Filtration: These fish are messy eaters. Over-filtration (using a filter rated for a larger tank) is highly recommended.
Diet & Nutrition
They are omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
Staple: High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes.
Treats: Frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or daphnia.
Caution: Avoid excessive "bloodworms" or mammalian proteins (like beef heart), which can cause digestive issues like "Malawi Bloat."
Compatibility & Tank Mates
The best tank mates are other Peacocks or peaceful Haps (Haplochromis).
Good Mates: Yellow Labs (Labidochromis caeruleus), Red Empress, Electric Blue Ali, and Synodontis catfish.
Avoid: Large, hyper-aggressive Mbuna (like Demasoni or Auratus) which may bully the Peacock and dull its colours.
Stocking Ratio: If keeping females, it is best to have 1 male to 3–4 females to prevent the male from harassing a single female.
Pro Tip for Colour
If your Neon Blue looks a bit "grey" or dull, it is likely due to stress from a dominant tank mate or poor water quality. Dominant males show the best colour; subdominant males will often "mute" their blues to avoid being attacked.
Peacock
- Origin: Lake Malawi
- Adult Size: 16cm
- Social: Peaceful with similarly sized fish
- Lifespan: 6-10 years
- Tank Level: Mid Level
- Minimum Tank Size:
- Diet: omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
- Care: Easy
- pH: 7.5 - 8.5
- Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
Description:
The Aulonocara Neon Blue Peacock (often a variant of Aulonocara stuartgranti) is one of the most popular African cichlids due to its intense electric blue coloration and relatively peaceful demeanor compared to other Lake Malawi species.
Fish Profile
Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (often specialised variants like "Hai Reef" or "Chiwindi")
Max Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). Males are larger and significantly more colourful.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive. They are territorial but generally peaceful toward non-competing species.
Lifespan: 6–10 years with proper care.
Tank Setup Tips
Substrate: Use fine sand. Peacocks are "sand sifters"—they naturally sift through the substrate for food. Gravel can damage their gills.
Decor: Use rockwork to create caves and territories, but leave plenty of open swimming space in the middle of the tank.
Filtration: These fish are messy eaters. Over-filtration (using a filter rated for a larger tank) is highly recommended.
Diet & Nutrition
They are omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
Staple: High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes.
Treats: Frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or daphnia.
Caution: Avoid excessive "bloodworms" or mammalian proteins (like beef heart), which can cause digestive issues like "Malawi Bloat."
Compatibility & Tank Mates
The best tank mates are other Peacocks or peaceful Haps (Haplochromis).
Good Mates: Yellow Labs (Labidochromis caeruleus), Red Empress, Electric Blue Ali, and Synodontis catfish.
Avoid: Large, hyper-aggressive Mbuna (like Demasoni or Auratus) which may bully the Peacock and dull its colours.
Stocking Ratio: If keeping females, it is best to have 1 male to 3–4 females to prevent the male from harassing a single female.
Pro Tip for Colour
If your Neon Blue looks a bit "grey" or dull, it is likely due to stress from a dominant tank mate or poor water quality. Dominant males show the best colour; subdominant males will often "mute" their blues to avoid being attacked.
Peacock
- Origin: Lake Malawi
- Adult Size: 16cm
- Social: Peaceful with similarly sized fish
- Lifespan: 6-10 years
- Tank Level: Mid Level
- Minimum Tank Size:
- Diet: omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
- Care: Easy
- pH: 7.5 - 8.5
- Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
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Description:
The Aulonocara Neon Blue Peacock (often a variant of Aulonocara stuartgranti) is one of the most popular African cichlids due to its intense electric blue coloration and relatively peaceful demeanor compared to other Lake Malawi species.
Fish Profile
Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (often specialised variants like "Hai Reef" or "Chiwindi")
Max Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). Males are larger and significantly more colourful.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive. They are territorial but generally peaceful toward non-competing species.
Lifespan: 6–10 years with proper care.
Tank Setup Tips
Substrate: Use fine sand. Peacocks are "sand sifters"—they naturally sift through the substrate for food. Gravel can damage their gills.
Decor: Use rockwork to create caves and territories, but leave plenty of open swimming space in the middle of the tank.
Filtration: These fish are messy eaters. Over-filtration (using a filter rated for a larger tank) is highly recommended.
Diet & Nutrition
They are omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
Staple: High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes.
Treats: Frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or daphnia.
Caution: Avoid excessive "bloodworms" or mammalian proteins (like beef heart), which can cause digestive issues like "Malawi Bloat."
Compatibility & Tank Mates
The best tank mates are other Peacocks or peaceful Haps (Haplochromis).
Good Mates: Yellow Labs (Labidochromis caeruleus), Red Empress, Electric Blue Ali, and Synodontis catfish.
Avoid: Large, hyper-aggressive Mbuna (like Demasoni or Auratus) which may bully the Peacock and dull its colours.
Stocking Ratio: If keeping females, it is best to have 1 male to 3–4 females to prevent the male from harassing a single female.
Pro Tip for Colour
If your Neon Blue looks a bit "grey" or dull, it is likely due to stress from a dominant tank mate or poor water quality. Dominant males show the best colour; subdominant males will often "mute" their blues to avoid being attacked.
Peacock
- Origin: Lake Malawi
- Adult Size: 16cm
- Social: Peaceful with similarly sized fish
- Lifespan: 6-10 years
- Tank Level: Mid Level
- Minimum Tank Size:
- Diet: omnivores but lean toward high-protein foods.
- Care: Easy
- pH: 7.5 - 8.5
- Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
