Aulonocara jacobfreibergi

The Eureka Peacock is a stunningly colorful and active fish that brings a lot of personality to a large freshwater aquarium. Originating from Africa's Lake Malawi, the males are the true showstoppers, developing brilliant blue, red, and yellow hues as they mature, while females remain more subdued in color. They are social fish and feel most comfortable in a small group, so you should plan to keep at least one male with three or more females. This arrangement helps spread out the male's attention and reduces stress on any single female. These cichlids are constantly exploring their environment, especially the bottom and middle levels of the tank. They have a natural instinct to dig, so a soft, sandy bottom is much better for them than coarse gravel. Provide plenty of rock caves and structures for them to claim as territory and hide in. When it comes to feeding, they are not fussy. A high-quality diet of cichlid pellets or flakes, supplemented with occasional frozen or live foods, will keep them healthy and enhance their vibrant colors. Due to their territorial nature, they are best kept with other semi-aggressive African cichlids of a similar size, but avoid housing more than one Eureka Peacock male together unless the tank is exceptionally large.