Description
Remarks: Male blue regal “Menji” peacocks (Aulonocara koningsi) will be mostly blue with some yellow near the vent, while females will remain gray. This species was once considered to be related to Aulonocara stuartgranti. Males are found feeding over sandy substrates.
Scientific Name: Aulonocara koningsi
Common Name: Blue Regal – Mbenji
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: F1
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Aulonocara sp. Ruby Red
Aulonocara sp. Flavescent
Blue Dolphin
