Maisoni Chitimba

Remarks: Aulonocara sp. Maisoni Chitimba is a member of the A. stuartgranti group of Peacocks, making up a rather stocky and primarily dark blue group of fish. Males are deep blue with yellow pelvic fins and a bright white edge on the dorsal and anal fins. Pictured is an adult male, as well as a juvenile male that has only started to show his colors.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. Maisoni "Chitimba"

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Max Size: 6"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Aulonocara sp. Ruby Red
• Red Empress
• Aulonocara sp. Eureka Red