Aulonocara sp. Rubescens

[thomas]

Do you guys know anything about this fish? I saw some pics an armke's website, and there was a pretty interesting article about them . I want to get some, so I been shopping around for them. I talked to some people at a lfs today, and they were saying that they are the same as the red peacock. What do you guys think?

[M_sfan87]

I found the fish you were talking about http://www.thecichlidstore.com/new_page_2.htm there about $20.

[jnorris]

I just bought some. They are the same species with color variation due to the regions they come from. Actually there is some debate to as if they are actually a different species or not.

[jnorris]

I bought some large ones for $80.00 2 females and a really nice male. They are wild species so the price is higher. But now all the other fish in my tank look dull!

[Noelemac]

I thought the Rubescen was a German made fish. I had looked up information and through one of AOL message boards I found that out. Also I see these guys with a handfull of names. Wish i could find proof of their where abouts, also to find them again locally.

[MalawiMayhem]

A. rubescens was line bred in Gemany by using A. maleri to bring out the red in the fish. Due to its striking appearance and coloration, it has remained a hot item in the cichid market.

http://www.malawimayhem.com/profiles/profiles_aulonocara_rubescens.shtml

:)

[Noelemac]

Cool, thanks MalawiMayhem. That sums it up for me. I see where my confusion was coming from now.