Aulonocara maisoni
| Common Names: | Mason Peacock |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes and live foods. Hiding places are needed |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are blue while females are drab gray with vertical brown stripes. |
| Breeding: | Many caves and a ratio of 2 males to 5 or 6 females usually results in a successful mating. Maisoni are mouth brooders and the fry are released after three to five weeks. |
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| Comments: | New species to the aquarium trade introduced in 1998. Are considered to be the most peaceful of the peacock species. |
| Main Colours: | Blue, Grey |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | Bdadawg |
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