Nyassae Blue Peacock

About

The Nyasa Peacock (Aulonocara nyassae), also known as the Emperor Cichlid (though this name is shared with other species), is a peaceful and relatively low-maintenance cichlid suitable for intermediate aquarists. Providing ample hiding spots with rocks and caves is essential, as females use these spaces to rest from male attention. Males are territorial and should be housed with multiple females to distribute their focus and reduce stress on individual females. In larger aquariums, it is possible to keep more than one male if there are sufficient hiding places and defined territories.