Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Sulfurhead Peacock
Aulonocara maylandi · Lake Malawi (Eccles Reef, Zimbawe Rock)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size4.5"
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
Named for the vivid sulfur-yellow patch on the dorsal of males. Relatively rare in the hobby; one of the few Aulonocara found in rocky habitat.
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.