Fish Species
Ngara Flametail Peacock
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Ngara Flametail"
About
The Ngara Flametail Peacock is a vibrant and popular species of African cichlid native to Lake Malawi. Males display stunning metallic blue bodies with a prominent orange to red 'flametail' and matching dorsal fin highlights, especially when mature and dominant. Females are typically drabber, often greyish-brown. They are known for their relatively peaceful nature compared to other Lake Malawi cichlids, making them a good choice for a diverse Malawi cichlid tank. They are substrate sifting carnivores, feeding on small invertebrates found in the sand.
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Scientific Name
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Ngara Flametail"
Origin Region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Water Type
Diet
Care Difficulty
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–15dKH
Min Tank Size
250L
Similar Fish
Other Aulonocara stuartgranti variants
