Cobue Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti "Cobue")
Cobue Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti "Cobue")
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Cobue Peacock is a locality-style Aulonocara stuartgranti selection for hobbyists seeking natural-form Malawi peacock diversity. Mature males add refined colour and collector interest to curated Malawi displays.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi, Cobue form
- Display Value: Mature males add refined colour and collector interest to curated Malawi displays.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Use a spacious sandy aquarium with stable hard-water conditions and suitable peacock/hap tankmates.
Plan mature male displays with adequate space, visual separation and appropriate density only under strong filtration.
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
Offer balanced African cichlid foods and measured frozen supplementation.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Our show males mature naturally for more than one year and are never hormone-enhanced.
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 "Cobue"
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why keep separate Peacock locality pages?
Locality-style lines allow serious hobbyists to find and compare distinct Aulonocara forms accurately.
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