Melanochromis auratus
Auratus
Auratus
| Origin | Lake Malawi, rocky shoreline |
| Adult Length | 8-12 cm-3-5" |
| Aquarium Length | 80 cm-30" |
| Keep in | 4-5 females per male |
| Temperament | Very aggressive |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Main Food | Omnivore - Cichlid Pellets |
| Temperature | 22-26oC - 72-79oF |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.6 |
| Hardness | Hard - 10-15 |
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