{"product_id":"aulonocara-baenschi-benga","title":"Nkhomo-Benga Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara baenschi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nkhomo-Benga Peacock Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eAulonocara baenschi\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Yellow Regal Peacock, is a brilliantly coloured haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Males develop vibrant yellow body colouration with blue highlights at maturity, making this one of the most sought-after Peacock species. Threatened in the wild by collection for the aquarium trade, captive-bred specimens are widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAulonocara baenschi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Malawi, East Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp, krill, spirulina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 male with 3+ females\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndemic to Lake Malawi, East Africa. Found in shallow rocky habitats where it sifts invertebrates from sandy substrates using a specialised sensory system. Males establish territories around rocks. Maternal mouthbrooder — females carry eggs and fry for approximately three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 150 litres. Maintain water between 24–28°C with pH 7.5–8.5 and hardness 10–25 dGH. Arrange rock formations for territory establishment alongside open sandy areas for natural foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore. Offer cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp, krill, and spirulina. A varied diet promotes the best yellow colouration. Feed two to three times daily in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include other Peacock cichlids, mild Haps, and Synodontis. Avoid aggressive Mbuna, small fish, and shrimp. Browse our range including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquarium-fish-uk\"\u003eHaplochromis Sunset Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquarium-fish-uk\"\u003eAlbino Blue Dolphin Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquarium-fish-uk\"\u003eSnow White Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tropical Fish Co, every fish is carefully selected and shipped with care across the UK. Live arrival guarantee, expert advice, and competitive prices. Order your Nkhomo-Benga Peacock Cichlid today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445993152847,"sku":"0129","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/aquarium-fish-uk-aulonocara-baenschi-hero-driftwood-oo41.webp?v=1776555254","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/aulonocara-baenschi-benga","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}