Eureka Red Peacock (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAulonocara jacobfreibergi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFairy Cichlid, Jacobfreibergi, Lwanda Peacock, Eureka Peacock

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Males red/orange body with blue face and white-edged fins (the 'Eureka' line is especially red); females silvery. Inhabits rocky caves rather than open sand.

Difficulty and care for the Eureka Red Peacock

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Cave-dwelling peacock, slightly bolder than open-sand peacocks. Keep one male with several females; provide caves. Avoid mixing peacock species.

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