These fish have a highly developed predatory sense that facilitates their hunting of lower marine life. Lake malawi is one of the african rift valley lakes the second largest and it is the ninth largest lake in the world.
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That s mainly thanks to their bright and vivid colors but also due to their fairly mellow temperament and ease of care.
Peacock cichlid fish. There are 22 species of peacock cichlid that have been described and all of them are endemic to lake malawi in eastern africa. Peacock cichlids are certainly among the most popular freshwater fish species and they also find themselves as perhaps the most popular cichlid fish species out there. Native to lake malawi in eastern africa peacock cichlids live near the bottom of the warm deep water where it searches for food in the sandy substrate.
Comprising the entire aulonocara genus of freshwater fish the peacock cichlid or simply peacocks are about the friendliest and most peaceful cichlids you can find to keep in your aquarium. Their coloring can vary from blues reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium. There are at least 22 different species of peacocks the majority of which have stunning coloration.
Peacock cichlids are those cichlids belonging to the genus aulonocara. The peacock cichlid is a stunning species of fish native to lake malawi. Peacock cichlids are a part of the benthic species that reside in lower regions of the ocean.
On average peacock cichlids can be found at a depth of 6 to 40 meters. It belongs to the astatotilapia genus.
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