Aulonocara nyassae

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African Peacock Cichlid
African Peacock Cichlid
Species Aulonocara nyassae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 3.543 in

7-9 cm (2.8-3.5")

pH 7.5 - 8.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-18

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Emperor Cichlid, African Peacock Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Aulonocara nyassae
Availability Uncommon
Common name African Peacock Cichlid
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 3.543 in (9 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 18  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 7.5  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Aulonocara nyassae
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