Fish Species
Firefish Peacock
Aulonocara sp. Firefish
About
Firefish Peacock is a captive-bred Aulonocara hybrid/line selected for bright red-orange coloration; it is not a naturally occurring Lake Malawi population. It should be maintained under standard peacock-cichlid conditions in hard, alkaline water, with adequate swimming room and suitable Malawi cichlid tankmates.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Aulonocara sp. Firefish
Origin Region
Captive-bred Aulonocara hybrid derived from Lake Malawi stock
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
Lake MalawiTemperature
24–28°C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–15dKH
Min Tank Size
150L
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