Blue Orchid Peacock

Remarks: Blue Orchid Peacocks (Aulonocara kandeensis) have males that show a unique black body and white "blaze" from the nose to the dorsal They are from Lake Malawi are found Kande Island in a mixed habitat where rocky areas meet softer substrates. This is a very nice fish and underrated peacock cichlid. The original strain was brought in from Germany and they are now bred here at Imperial Tropicals.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara kandeensis

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Max Size: 4"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Aulonocara sp. Ruby Red
• Red Empress
• Aulonocara sp. Eureka Red