Class: |
Actinopterygii
(ray-finned fishes) |
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Order: |
Perciformes
(perch-likes) |
Scientific Family
Name: |
Cichlidae (cichlids) |
Scientific
Name: |
Aulonocara
nyassae (Regan 1922) |
Common Name: |
African Peacock |
Regional Location: |
Lake Malawi |
Temperament: |
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Swimming Habits: |
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Food Requirements: |
Carnivorous |
Maximum Fish Size: |
18cm (7 in) |
Life Expectancy: |
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Sexually Mature: |
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Aquarium Contents,
Aquascaping: |
Rocky |
Aquarium Lighting: |
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Water Temperature: |
25 - 26°C (77 -
79°F) |
Water pH: |
8.0 |
Water Hardness: |
18dH (322ppm)
(Hard) |
Reproduction: |
Mouthbrooder |
Fecundity: |
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Incubation Period: |
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Miscellaneous: |
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