Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara korneliae is a Lake Malawian cichlid which is widely distributed around Chisumulu Island.
PH: 7.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (71°F – 79°F)
Hardness: 9 – 15 dH
Description: Aulonocara korneliae cichlids can reach up to 9 cm in length; males are more colourful than females. The male Blue-gold Peacock has a golden background colour and vertical, blue and black bars along its body. In contrast, females are a dull grey-brown colour. Male Blue-gold Peacocks have an anti-social temperament.
Diet: Aulonocara korneliae requires prepared cichlid foods, vegetable matter and live meats. They particularly enjoy eating mosquito larvae.
Breeding: The female Aulonocara korneliae is a mouthbrooding Malawi. It lays its eggs on a stone and will take them into the mouth soon after. Allow plenty of hiding spots and caves for effective breeding. Stress to the female could provoke it to eat its eggs and fry. You should have an aquarium 100 cm (40”) in length to accommodate for this species. Male Blue-gold Peacocks are very aggressive to one another, so keep one male to several females.
Comments: This species is aesthetically pleasing and easy to look after. Make sure you provide plenty of open areas for swimming and enough caves and hiding spots in which to sleep or breed.
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Recommended Compatible Species: The Blue Peacock can be housed with other placid Lake Malawian cichlids, with the exception of aggressive Mbunas. Avoid housing males of the same species together, however, unless you have a large aquarium with several territories.
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