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eneral information – The Aulonocara baenschi or by its common name Sunshine Peacock is one of the most beautiful and sought after Aulonocara in the hobby. The name peacock describe this species very well, the Aulonocara family known to be (especially males) very colorful. Baenschi males have a strong yellowish-orange color with iridescent blue around their jaw. Unfortunately females are colorless. The Aulonocara baenschi should be kept without any other Aulonocara. Cross breeds are very common Common Name – Sunshine Peacock, Aulonocara Benga, Benga Yellow, New Yellow Regal Scientific Name - Aulonocara baenschi Family – Cichlidae Origin – Africa, Lake Malawi Size – 10cm (4 inches) First discovered - Meyer & Riehl, 1985
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Nutrition – Carnivore,Will accept commercial food such as flakes and pellets. Meaty food, frozen or live is essential. Behavior – Non aggressive Maintenance and care – Decorate the tank with rocks, caves and bitter plant such as Anubias, Cryptocorynes Saggitaria and Echinodorus as hiding places. As substrate it will appreciate fine gravel or fine sand. Water Parameters – Temperature: 22C - 26C (71.6F - 78.8 F), PH: 7-8.5, GH: 10 Breeding – The Aulonocara baenschi is a Mouth-brooder.The female will hold and protect a batch of 5-30 fry in her mouth for 21-28 days. The easy way to see if the female is brooding is looking on her enlarged mouth.After the female releases her fry to the open water they can be feed with fry food or with newly hatch brine shrimp.
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