{"product_id":"aulonocara-apache-sulphur-head-no-online-purchases","title":"Aulonocara Apache Sulphur Head - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aulonocara Apache Sulphur Head (often identified scientifically as Aulonocara maylandi) is one of the most sophisticated-looking Peacocks in the hobby. It is famous for its \"stealthy\" look—a deep, dark blue-to-black body contrasted by a brilliant neon yellow\/sulphur \"blaze\" that runs from its snout, over its head, and along the entire edge of the dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of the flashy, \"glittery\" Peacocks, the Apache has a matte, velvety appearance that makes the yellow stripe pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aulonocara maylandi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 – 5.5 inches (11–14 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-aggressive. It is actually one of the more laid-back Peacocks, making it a \"gentle giant\" in the Malawi world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carnivore\/Omnivore (prefers protein-rich foods but needs some vegetable matter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; Tank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species is endemic to the \"intermediate zones\" of Lake Malawi, where the rocks meet the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e75°F – 82°F (24°C – 28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003epH Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003e7.8 – 8.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e55 Gallons (standard 4-foot tank)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eSand is mandatory.\u003c\/b\u003e They are \"benthophagous,\" meaning they sift through sand to find food. Gravel can damage their sensitive sensory pores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Social Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the Sulphur Head is more peaceful than many other cichlids, you have to be careful not to house it with \"bullies\" that will cause it to lose its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Other peaceful Peacocks (like the Blue Orchid) and calm Haps (like the Placidochromis electra or Yellow Labs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Apache\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid keeping them with highly aggressive Mbuna (like Red Zebras or Auratus). The stress from more aggressive fish will cause the Apache’s yellow blaze to fade and its body to turn a dull grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideally 1 male to 3+ females. Males can be persistent when breeding, so having multiple females spreads out the attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding for the Best Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo keep that \"Sulphur\" blaze bright, their diet should be high quality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a high-quality sinking cichlid pellet as the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Enhancers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foods containing Spirulina or natural carotenoids will help the yellow stripe remain vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brine shrimp and Mysis shrimp are excellent treats. Avoid bloodworms as a staple to prevent \"Malawi Bloat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note on Colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you buy these at a young age (under 2 inches), they often look like plain silver\/grey fish. The famous \"Apache\" warpaint only appears as the male matures. 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