Sulfur Head Peacock - Aulonocara maylandi
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Species Name: Aulonocara maylandi
Common Names: Sulfur Head Peacock
Synonyms: None
Family: Cichlidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max Size: 11 cm / 4.5 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Sulfur Head Peacock (Aulonocara maylandi) originates from Lake Malawi in Africa.
Temperament: Sulfur Head Peacock (Aulonocara maylandi) is one of the more peaceful Malawi cichlids but is still a cichlid and can show aggression.
Company: Sulfur Head Peacock (Aulonocara maylandi) is best kept in a setup with other Malawi cichlids. Do not keep with Mbuna cichlids.
Water Parameters: pH 7.8-8.6 , temperature 26-28° C / 78-82 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Sulfur Head Peacock (Aulonocara maylandi) does best in an aquarium with lots of rockwork and open swimming spaces. They prefer a sandy bottom substrate.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Will accept prepared or frozen foods.
Breeding: Mouth brooder. Sulfur Head Peacock (Aulonocara maylandi) can be bred quite easily. They female deposit her eggs on the bottom of a spawning pit. The male then fertilizes the eggs after which the female takes them into her mouth. Read our article about breeding aulonocara in our cichlid section if you want to know more.