Red Top Lwanda Peacock
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The Red Top Lwanda Peacock cichlid is species of Aulonocara from Lake Malawi which is native to the waters Hai Reef in Tanzania and Chiwindi in Tanzania. It is a popular fish due to it's brilliant blue and red colors. Males develop a metallic blue color over their face and most of their body past their shoulders. Their shoulders and pelvic fins develop a dark orange to red color. Their dorsal and anal fins also develop a similar dark orange to red stripe along the edges. Males will get up to 6" in length and females will be a little smaller.
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- Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. "Lwanda"
- Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Water Conditions: 78 - 82°F
- Max. Size: 6.0"
- Color Form: Yellow & Blue
- Diet: Carnivore
- Origin: Lake Malawi
- Family: Cichlidae
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