Flame Tail Cichlid Wild Caught (Male)

The Flame Tail Cichlid (Ngara Flametail Peacock, Aulonocara stuartgranti) is a wild-caught male variant from Lake Malawi, prized for its vivid orange-red tail and shimmering blue body.

• Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons for a small group

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 75–82°F

  • pH: 7.8–8.6 (alkaline, hard water)

• Setup: Rocky aquascape with open swimming areas; sand substrate preferred

• Compatibility: Best with other peacocks and haps; avoid overly aggressive mbuna