Males are a Dark-blue with yellow on the top of their head. Some males may develop a wider bright yellow blaze on the top of the head than others. Males have yellow on the top of their dorsal fin.  Their body is a deep or light blue with faint darker strips. They also sport a yellow edge on the tail,  turquoise on the lower portion of the head, and numerous yellow egg spots on the anal fin. A few males turn more dark blue on the body. 

Base Price for this fish is a 2.5" Male.

This fish is grown out from in-store stock and may occasionally be brought in from through my wholesaler. Last count 04/17/2019. Next Count is due 05/03/2019. 

Best kept in single males in all male tanks, may work in groups of three or more males, though some secondary males may not achieve full color. 55-gallon or larger tank recommended. 

Best mix of sex for breeding is one male with five or six females. 20-gallon or larger tank recommended. 

Please note: No sex is guaranteed on sex uncertain fish. Watch for groups with guaranteed males and females for certain sexed fish in a group. Broods are about 50/50.

Peaceful Peacock that mixes well with other Peacocks (other than Jacobfreibergi types of a similar color), Haplochromis, milder Mbuna, and milder Lake Victorians in single male tanks. Do not mix different Aulonocara females in the same tank. (See Compatibility Chart)

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