How big do aulonocara get?
5-6 inches
Aulonocara grow on average to 5-6 inches in length but I wouldn’t suggest to anybody that they keep a Aulonocara in a 5 gallon tank…even if you only want one.
How do you tell the difference between a male and female bumblebee cichlid?
Males are larger and have blue markings while the females are smaller and have yellow markings. Males can take on the female coloring, so look at size as well as the anal fin. Males will have two to four clearly pronounced egg spots, females will have a rounded anal fin and only one or two egg spots.
What is the minimum tank size for African cichlids?
Since African cichlids are an active and aggressive species, they should have plenty of space. What is this? Fish that are at least six inches long should be considered larger, and require a minimum of 30 gallons of aquarium space. Smaller fish need at least a 20-gallon tank.
What does a female cichlid look like?
The male’s shape will be elongated and the female’s will be round. This does not apply to juvenile cichlids. Certain species have square shapes for the males and females. The male’s will be longer than the female’s.
Is there really a red peacock?
Fake – Red peacock – Real image, blue peacock, on the bottom – Peafowls can be green (Pavo muticus), blue (Pavo cristatus), black (Afropavo congensis) and white (albino version of the others), the other colors are FAKE!
What kind of animal is the Eureka Red Peacock?
Eureka Red Jake Peacock cichlids are sexually dimorphic. Males will develop light metallic blue and red colors while females remain a pale grey color. Males will also get slightly larger than females. Like all Aulonocara, the Eureka Red Jake is a mouthbrooder.
What should the water temperature be for Aulonocara jacobfreibergi?
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi are easy to breed. It does not seem to have any breeding season and the male spawns with the first female to accept. The recommended water parameters for triggering spawning are: temperature at 25°C or 77°F, pH at 8 and hardness at 15°dGH.
How long do Aulonocara keep eggs in their mouth?
Males will also get slightly larger than females. Like all Aulonocara, the Eureka Red Jake is a mouthbrooder. When they are spawning, the female will pick up and hold the eggs in her mouth to protect them. Females may continue to carry the eggs and fry in their mouth for two weeks or longer.
What should I Feed my Eureka Red Peacock?
Eureka Red Jake Peacock cichlids are carnivores and should be fed a diet that contains a good amount of protein. A good diet consists of a mix of Plankton based flakes and commercially prepared cichlid pellets along with occasional supplements of live (or frozen) brine shrimp or blood worms.