Jacobfreibergi Peacock (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi)
Jacobfreibergi Peacock (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi)
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi is an iconic Malawi peacock group known for showy males and strong hobby recognition. Mature males are excellent visual anchors in a properly balanced peacock collection.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi
- Display Value: Mature males are excellent visual anchors in a properly balanced peacock collection.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Use sand, open swimming room, modest rock structure and stable Malawi water conditions.
All-male peacock displays benefit from adequate room, planned compatible density and ongoing aggression monitoring.
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
Provide quality peacock foods with controlled frozen supplementation.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
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 jacobfreibergi
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jacobfreibergi often called a butterfly peacock?
The group is recognized in the hobby for dramatic male fin and body colour patterns that give a showy butterfly-like effect.
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