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Temperament & Compatibility
Temperament: They are considered semi-aggressive and territorial, particularly males and especially during breeding.
Social: It is highly recommended to keep them in a group with a ratio of one male to multiple females (1:3 or more) to distribute the male's attention and aggression. An all-male display tank of different Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) or Haplochromine (Hap) species can also work well, provided the tank is large enough.
Tank Mates:
Good Matches: Other Peacock Cichlids (Aulonocara species), and certain larger, more peaceful Haplochromine cichlids (Haps). Peaceful, armored bottom-dwellers like Bristlenose Plecos or Synodontis Catfish also do well.
Avoid: Small, passive fish (like Neon Tetras or Guppies) that may be eaten, and overly aggressive species like many Mbuna cichlids (e.g., Red Zebra, Auratus) due to differences in aggression and diet.
Diet & Feeding
Diet Type: Omnivore, but their diet leans heavily toward protein-rich foods (carnivorous).
Food: High-quality cichlid pellets and flakes should be the staple. Supplement with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Important Note: Avoid feeding mammalian meat (like beef heart) as they cannot properly digest it, which can lead to Malawi bloat, a dangerous and often fatal condition.
Feeding Schedule:Feed small portions 2-3 times per day, only what they can consume in about two minutes to prevent overfeeding and water contamination.
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