Moderate
Blue-Gold Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara korneliae)
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 150L
£17.99
Usisya Peacock Cichlid is a Lake Malawi Aulonocara locality form for hard alkaline aquariums with sand, open space and careful tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Aulonocara stuartgranti "Usisya"
Usisya Peacock Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Usisya Peacock Cichlid is a Lake Malawi Aulonocara locality form for hard alkaline aquariums with sand, open space and careful tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Usisya Peacock Cichlid is a Lake Malawi peacock locality form, best anchored as Aulonocara stuartgranti "Usisya". This fixes the old Usisia/Usyssia spelling residue while keeping the customer-recognisable Usisya name.
| Scientific name | Aulonocara stuartgranti "Usisya" |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 12 cm |
| Care level | Intermediate |
| Temperament | Relatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, males still territorial |
| Tank size | 300 litres or more |
| Water | 22-26C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Carnivorous/invertebrate-leaning cichlid diet |
Use open sand with scattered rock groups and caves rather than a tight mbuna wall. Usisya peacocks do best with calm Lake Malawi tank mates that will not outcompete them. Feed quality cichlid pellets with frozen mysis, brine shrimp or similar small invertebrate foods.
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