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Freshwater fishPeacock Cichlid Walteri
Peacock Cichlid Walteri
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The Walteri is a less common and very beautiful peacock cichlid found only around a small area of Lake Malawi. The Walteri Peacock is also called the Blue-faced Peacock cichlid and looks similar to the blue peacock but with bright yellow fins.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Aulonocara walteri |
| Origin | Lake Malawi, Africa |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 5" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 76–82°F |
| pH | 7.8–8.6 |
| Group Size | Keep more females than males |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a sand bottom, rocks and open swimming space. African cichlids need hard, alkaline water; crushed coral or aragonite sand helps hold the pH up.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Peacocks are among the calmer African cichlids. Keep them with other peacocks, haps and calm mbuna.
Good to know: Peacock cichlids show their adult colors at around three inches, and males are much more colorful than females.
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