Malawi Aulonocara Bicolour Peacock Cichlid – African Cichlid

Add a splash of spectacular colour to your African cichlid aquarium with the Malawi Aulonocara Bicolour Peacock Cichlid. Known for its beautiful contrasting colours, elegant swimming style, and confident personality, this stunning Peacock Cichlid is a fantastic addition to any Malawi display aquarium.

As they mature, males develop vibrant combinations of blue, yellow, orange, and red tones, depending on their colour strain, creating an impressive display of colour and movement.

Why You'll Love This Fish

• Stunning Bicolour Appearance: Beautiful contrasting colours make these Peacock Cichlids a standout addition to any aquarium.

• Brilliant Colouration: Mature males develop intense, vibrant colours that make them excellent centrepiece fish.

• Active & Confident: Their curious personalities and graceful swimming bring plenty of movement and character to your tank.

• Great Malawi Community Fish: Generally more peaceful than many Mbuna species, making them suitable for carefully selected African cichlid communities.

• Impressive Display Fish: Their striking colours and elegant appearance make them a favourite among Malawi cichlid enthusiasts.

Care Information

• Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. (Bicolour)

• Common Name: Bicolour Peacock Cichlid

• Origin: Lake Malawi lineage, Africa

• Adult Size: Approximately 12–15cm

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Minimum Tank Size: 200L+ recommended

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 7.5–8.5

• Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality African cichlid pellets, spirulina, and occasional frozen foods

• Care Level: Easy to Intermediate

• Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized Peacock Cichlids and moderately peaceful Malawi Haps.

Aquarium Setup

Bicolour Peacock Cichlids thrive in spacious aquariums with sandy substrates, rocky formations, caves, and plenty of open swimming space. Strong filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain excellent water quality.

While generally less aggressive than many Mbuna, males can become territorial, particularly during breeding. They are best suited to well-planned Malawi community aquariums with carefully selected tankmates.

Bring the Beauty of Lake Malawi Home!

With their spectacular contrasting colours, graceful swimming, and confident personalities, Bicolour Peacock Cichlids are an outstanding addition to a colourful African cichlid aquarium.

Order your Malawi Aulonocara Bicolour Peacock Cichlid from Top Fin Aquatics today!

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