Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Eureka Peacock
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi 'Eureka' · Lake Malawi (aquaculture strain)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5–6"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Peacocks, peaceful Haps, Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive Mbuna, very small fish
Care notes
Stunning red-flush Jacobfreibergi variant. Males brilliant orange-red with metallic blue accents. Hardy aquaculture strain; excellent beginner Peacock.
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.