Red Shoulder Peacock "Chiloelo" (Aulonocara hansbaenschi)

Remarks: The red streak behind the gills gives this fish the name, "Red Shoulder." Males are solid blue with an orange-red patch behind the gill plate and extending into the pelvic fins. They are found near Chiloelo, Mozambique, on the eastern side of the lake.  Scientific Name: Aulonocara hansbaenschi Common Name: Red Shoulder - Chiloelo 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. Ruby Red Sciaenochromis fryeri Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****