Description
Remarks: Aulonocara sp. “Walteri” are sometimes called the Blue-Face Peacock. In addition to a deep blue covering the mouth and gill plates, these fish have navy-blue bodies, an orange streak from the forehead to the caudal fin following the edge of the dorsal fin, and jet-black fins with white trim.
They are likely related to Aulonocara jacobfreibergi, which is evident from the long, frosted tips in the unpaired fins, similar to a Swallowtail, Otter Point, Eureka, and Lemon Jake Peacock. The dark fins and body color with the orange back really set this rarity apart from the others.
They occur in only a few locations in Lake Malawi, including Likoma and Chizumulu.
Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. “Walteri”
Common Name: Walteri
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. Eureka Red
Lethrinops sp. Mbasi
Copadichromis azureus
