Snow White Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)
The Snow White Peacock Cichlid is a beautiful selectively bred peacock cichlid, admired for its striking white to icy-silver body and elegant appearance. Originating from the Lake Malawi peacock cichlid group, it brings a clean, bright look to African cichlid aquariums.
Like other peacock cichlids, it is an active fish with a confident personality and is best suited to an appropriately planned Lake Malawi aquarium.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp.
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Common Name: Snow White Peacock Cichlid
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Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa (peacock cichlid lineage)
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Adult Size: Approximately 12–15cm
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive
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Care Level: Moderate
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Diet: Omnivore
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Swimming Level: Middle to Bottom
Recommended Water Parameters
Aquarium Requirements
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Provide a spacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming areas.
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Include rockwork and caves to create territories and hiding spaces.
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Use sand or fine gravel as a suitable substrate.
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Maintain strong filtration and good water circulation.
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Keep with compatible Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament.
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Avoid mixing with overly aggressive species or fish with significantly different water requirements.
Feeding
Snow White Peacock Cichlids are omnivorous and benefit from a varied, high-quality diet. Offer quality cichlid pellets, flakes, and occasional frozen foods such as brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.
Important: Peacock cichlids can become territorial, particularly males. Provide sufficient space and carefully select tankmates to reduce aggression. Avoid excessive feeding of high-protein foods and maintain a balanced diet suitable for peacock cichlids.
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