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Freiberg's Peacock (7.5cm)

Freiberg's Peacock (7.5cm)

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Freiberg’s Peacock Cichlid Care Guide

(Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maleri", commonly known as Freiberg's Peacock)


Quick Overview

  • Common Name: Freiberg’s Peacock, Maleri Peacock

  • Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (Maleri Island variant)

  • Origin: Lake Malawi (Maleri Islands, Nankoma, and Nakantenga Islands)

  • Size: 10–12 cm (males larger than females)

  • Lifespan: 6–10 years

  • Temperament: Relatively peaceful for an African cichlid

  • Care Level: Moderate

  • Coloration: Males show vibrant yellow-orange bodies with blue facial highlights; females are duller brown/gray


Tank Setup

Feature Requirement
Tank Size 150+ liters (for a harem or community setup)
Tank Type Species tank or peaceful Malawi cichlid tank
Substrate Sand or fine gravel (they like to sift sand)
Décor Caves, rock piles, and open swimming space
Filtration Strong, high-flow filtration
Lighting Moderate to bright (enhances colors)
Tank Lid Yes — they may jump when startled

Tip: Arrange rocks to break up lines of sight and reduce territorial aggression.


Water Parameters

Parameter Ideal Range
Temperature 24–28°C
pH 7.8–8.6
Hardness 10–20 dGH
Water Changes 25–30% weekly
Ammonia/Nitrite 0 ppm

Use crushed coral or Malawi cichlid buffer to maintain pH and hardness.


️ Diet

Freiberg’s Peacocks are micro-predators in the wild, feeding on small invertebrates from the sand.

  • Staple Diet: High-quality cichlid pellets (specifically for carnivorous/omnivorous species)

  • Supplements:

    • Frozen brine shrimp

    • Mysis shrimp

    • Daphnia

  • Avoid: Overfeeding high-fat or low-quality meaty foods (can lead to Malawi bloat)

  • Feeding Schedule: 1–2 times daily in small portions


Behavior & Tank Mates

  • Males are territorial but not overly aggressive

  • Females are peaceful and best kept in groups

  • Ideal setup includes 1 male to 3–4 females (harem)

  • Will dig in the sand and display during breeding

Compatible tank mates:

  • Other Aulonocara species

  • Peaceful Haps (Placidochromis, Copadichromis)

  • Synodontis catfish


Breeding

  • Maternal mouthbrooder

  • Female carries fertilized eggs in her mouth for ~21–28 days

  • After fry are released, remove adults if you want to raise the fry separately

  • Provide a flat stone or open sand area for spawning


✅ Summary (Metric)

Category Info
Size 10–12 cm
Tank Size 150+ liters
Temperament Peaceful (for a cichlid)
Water Needs Hard, alkaline water (pH 7.8–8.6)
Diet Protein-based, varied diet
Breeding Mouthbrooding; easy in right setup
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