Aulonocara aquilonium
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| Scientific Name: Aulonocara aquilonium |
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| Pronunciation:
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| Geo. Origin: Mdoka, Malawi |
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| Habitat: Intermediate Zone |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5.5" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Wild male |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
| Articles: | Peacock Corner |
| Comments: |
| The dorsal fin coloration of adult males is quite distinctive with a black margin and wider blue stripe just below it. The anal fin is all black, speckled with large egg spots. |
