Scientific name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Common name: Lake malawi butterfly cichlid Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 14 - 17 cm (5.51 - 6.69 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 25°N (178.57 - 446.43ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C (75.2 - 80.6°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: Africa Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Food and feeding Quality flake and cichlid pellets are readily accepted. Lake malawi butterfly cichlids will also relish a treat of adult brine shrimp, blood worms, and earth worms. Origin Africa; Aulonocara jacobfreibergi is endemic to Lake Malawi. Sexing Males will be more colorful, they will also possess extended dorsal and anal fins. The females will have a greyish brown body with rounded dorsal and anal fins. Breeding Provide hiding places in the tank for the females. They are mouth brooders and can be seen to be carrying when their mouth is enlarged and they refuse to eat. Incubation is normally 3-4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on crushed flake. Lifespan The expected life span for Lake malawi butterfly cichlid is 5-8 years. Short description This species of Peacock is well known for being far more aggressive than the other species. Lake malawi butterfly cichlids will need a large tank as adults can grow to 9” in length. It is best to keep one male with a group of females. Picture Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
