Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen mysis
Aquarium species profile
Blue Orchid Peacock
Aulonocara kandeense · Lake Malawi (Kande Island)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Peacocks, peaceful Haps
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive Mbuna
Care notes
Males are a deep, vivid blue with metallic sheen. Sandy-habitat hunter that sifts through substrate for invertebrates. Relatively peaceful among Malawi cichlids.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.