Red Shoulder Peacock “Chiloelo”

Remarks: The red streak behind the gills gives this fish the name, “Red Shoulder.” Males are solid blue with an orange-red patch behind the gill plate and extending into the pelvic fins. They are found near Chiloelo, Mozambique, on the eastern side of the lake.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara hansbaenschi

Common Name: Red Shoulder – Chiloelo

Max Size: 6″

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Aulonocara sp. Ruby Red
• Sciaenochromis fryeri
• Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga

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