Albino Turkis Peacock (Aulonocara sp.)

Remarks: Named "Turkis", or "Turquoise" peacocks (Aulonocara sp.), this fish is said to be line-bred from some mutated specimens that were caught many years ago, and they are not a naturally occurring species. The albino form is a yellow-orange color with a turquoise face. A thick white edge runs along the dorsal fin of males. Their eyes are a very deep maroon color and appear almost black.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp.

Common Name: Albino Turkis

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. Eureka Red
• Lethrinops sp. Mbasi
• Copadichromis azureus