Aulonocara baenschi
| Common Names: | Benga Benga Yellow Sunshine Peacock Yellow Regal African Cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Nkhomo Reef & Benga, Endemic to Lake Malawi |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Docile but is quite aggressive towards females. Several females to one male. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Good quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill or mysis In the aquarium environment, this cichlid species is best kept with other docile cichlids |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 13cm (5.1") Female: 13cm (5.1") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males develops yellow throughout head, body and fins. Bottom half of head is blue, blue speckles throughout body and in the dorsal, caudal and anal fin. White rim along dorsal. Female is grey/brown. |
| Breeding: | Mouth brooder. Males tend to be quite aggressive towards females. It is best to keep them with several females and a lot of rockwork. Typical broods between 20-40. All peacocks will interbreed freely so it is best to keep species separated for purposes of breeding. |
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| Comments: | A beautiful fish, that is easily cared for, and not overly aggressive when not spawning. One of the few species of fish, that show a bright yellow coloring. The males will show more intense coloration if kept with females. |
| Main Colours: | Yellow, Blue, Brown |
| Markings: | No Markings |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Wingless Dragon |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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