Aulonocara
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Aulonocara is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in east Africa. All Aulonocara species are all maternal mouth brooders and females hold the young in their mouths for at least 21 days. There are 23 recognised Aulonocara species, though numerous subspecies or races also exist. In the aquarium hobby, Aulonocara species are also know as Peacock cichlids due to the variety of colour these fishes display.
[edit] Species
- Aulonocara aquilonium Konings, 1995
- Aulonocara auditor Trewavas, 1935
- Aulonocara baenschi Meyer & Riehl, 1985
- Aulonocara brevinidus Konings, 1995
- Aulonocara brevirostre Trewavas, 1935
- Aulonocara ethelwynnae Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara gertrudae Konings, 1995
- Aulonocara guentheri Eccles, 1989
- Aulonocara hansbaenschi Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara hueseri Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara jacobfreibergi Johnson, 1974
- Aulonocara koningsi Tawil, 2003
- Aulonocara korneliae Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara macrochir Trewavas, 1935
- Aulonocara maylandi v. kandeensis Tawil & Allgayer, 1987
- Aulonocara maylandi v. maylandi Trewavas, 1984
- Aulonocara nyassae Regan, 1922
- Aulonocara rostratum Trewavas, 1935
- Aulonocara saulosi Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara steveni Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
- Aulonocara stonemani Burgess & Axelrod, 1973
- Aulonocara stuartgranti Meyer & Riehl, 1985
- Aulonocara trematocephalum Boulenger, 1901
[edit] In the Aquarium
They are best kept in an aquariums with other medium sized non-aggressive Malawi cichlids (But avoid keeping them with aggressive Mbunas). Most Alunocaras have the same demands and can be keept together in an aquarium. However, it is highly likely the genus will cross breed if kept together and it is therefore recommended not to keep more than one species. Decorate the aquarium with a lot of open space for the Aulonocaras to swim in and a lot of caves where fish can hide, rest or establish territories.
Only keep one male unless your aquarium is large enough to support several territories.
