Albino Red Top Lwanda Peacock Aquarium Care Guide
Aulonocara sp.
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
- Compatibility: Best kept with other Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid overly aggressive species or very timid fish. Males can be territorial, especially towards other male Aulonocara.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of rockwork for hiding and establishing territories. A sandy substrate is preferred as they are 'sand-sifters'. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality. Provide a diet rich in protein, such as high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and krill.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 76-82°F (24-28°C)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.6
- Hardness
- 10-20 dGH
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