Description
Remarks: Named “Turkis”, or “Turquoise” peacocks (Aulonocara sp.), this fish is said to be line-bred from some mutated specimens that were caught many years ago, and they are not a naturally occurring species. The albino form is a yellow-orange color with a turquoise face. A thick white edge runs along the dorsal fin of males. Their eyes are a very deep maroon color and appear almost black.
Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp.
Common Name: Albino Turkis
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
