Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp, Daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Lemon Jake Peacock
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi 'Lemon Jake' · Lake Malawi (Otter Point / Nkhata Bay)
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
Males display vivid lemon-yellow to deep blue coloration. One of the most popular jacobfreibergi variants. Females pale tan. Peaceful by Malawi standards; keep harems.
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.