Chilumba Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti "Chilumba")
Chilumba Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti "Chilumba")
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Chilumba Peacock is an Aulonocara stuartgranti locality-style form kept as a low-priority authority listing until future demand is measured. Mature male display adds depth for hobbyists searching uncommon peacock localities.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi, Chilumba trade/locality form
- Display Value: Mature male display adds depth for hobbyists searching uncommon peacock localities.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Provide sand, open swimming room and stable Malawi water in a suitable peacock display.
Show males require compatible tankmates, adequate space and professionally managed density.
For compatible African cichlid displays, a thoughtfully planned moderately higher stocking density can help diffuse aggression, but only when aquarium footprint, filtration, oxygenation, rockwork or visual barriers, and maintenance are all sufficient.
Feeding
Feed quality African cichlid pellets with controlled supplementation.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Our show males are naturally coloured after more than one year of growth; no hormones are used.
Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard
All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.
Care Summary
- Scientific / Listing Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti "Chilumba"
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why list a lower-priority locality form?
A draft authority page allows Notify Me demand to be measured without committing to immediate import inventory.
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