Midnight Hueseri Aulonocara hueseri Midnight Hueseri is a Lake Malawi peacock with a darker, elegant display look and a manageable adult size. It fits well in peacock and hap aquariums where stable hard water, sand, and room for males to display are provided. Origin and Habitat Native Region: Malawi, Lake Malawi. Natural Habitat: Intermediate zone. Physical Characteristics Size: 6-7 inches. Coloration: Dimorphic; mature males develop the strongest midnight peacock display color, while females and juveniles are more subdued. Body Shape: Medium peacock body with a laterally compressed profile. Behavior and Temperament Temperament: Mildly aggressive. Social Behavior: Best kept with other Lake Malawi peacocks and peaceful to moderately assertive haps. Aquarium Care Tank Size: A 55 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended. Water Parameters: 78-82°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water. Tank Setup: Provide sand, open swimming room, rockwork for cover and sight breaks, and stable filtration. Diet and Feeding Primary Staple: Feed a quality daily diet such as Ron’s Peacock & Hap Adult Food. Juveniles: Growing fish can be fed Ron’s Juvenile Food. Fry: Newly released fry should be started on Ron’s Fry Food. Feeding Frequency: Feed 1–2 small meals daily and avoid overfeeding. Breeding Breeding Type: Maternal mouthbrooder. Breeding Notes: Males display to females and may defend a preferred area. Females hold eggs and fry in the mouth, and fry should be protected after release. Tank Mates Compatible With: Lake Malawi peacocks and peaceful to moderately assertive haps. Avoid: Very aggressive mbuna, large predators, and small soft-water community fish.
