Peacock cichlid care
Aulonocara sp.
Peacock cichlid (Aulonocara sp.) grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 250 liters (66 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 7.6–8.6.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressivePrefers hard waterEats small fish
Adult size15 cm · 5.9 in
Smallest tank250 L · 66 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH7.6–8.6
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
MollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbSwordtailNerite snailMystery snailBuenos Aires tetraRosy barbCommon plecoFiremouth cichlidElectric yellow cichlidSiamese algae eater
Avoid with
Neon tetraEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerCherry shrimpAmano shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowLambchop rasboraPygmy corydorasDiscus
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Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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