Aulonocara stuartgranti
Common Names: | Grant's Peacock |
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Family: | Cichlidae |
Category: | Cichlids |
Distribution: | Africa; Endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa. |
Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Lake |
Temperament: | Territorial; Peaceful and timid when young or alone in a community aquarium. Males may fight for dominance, but injuries seldom result. |
Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
Care: | Feed vegetable ba |
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Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
Gender: | Females are drab gray with vertical brown stripes. |
Breeding: | Many caves and a ratio of 2 males to 5 females usually results in a successful mating. Grant's Cichlids are mouth brooders and the fry are released after three to five weeks. |
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Comments: | A relatively new species which is rarely available in most countries. Sometimes referred to as the Peacock Cichlid. |
Main Colours: | Blue, Black |
Markings: | Striped Vertical |
Mouth: | Normal |
Tail: | Flat |
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Submitted By: | Adam |
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