Usisya Flavescent Aulonocara stuartgranti Usisya Flavescent is a Lake Malawi peacock from Usisya, Malawi, with attractive male display color and a manageable adult size. It is well suited to peacock and hap communities that provide stable hard water and room for display behavior. Origin and Habitat Native Region: Usisya, Malawi. Natural Habitat: Intermediate zone. Physical Characteristics Size: 6-7 inches. Coloration: Mature males develop stronger flavescent display color; 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 similarly tempered haps. Aquarium Care Tank Size: A 55 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended. Water Parameters: 74-84°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water. Tank Setup: Provide sand, open swimming space, rockwork for structure, and sight breaks. 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 preferred areas. 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.
