A Wild caught Melanochromis auratus male.


female


split vision

Meloanichromis auratus photographed at CICHLIDECENTRET in Copenhagen. Photo: Fredrik Hagblom. May not be used without permission.
Melanochromis auratus
Size :12 cm/5 inches PH : 8

Habitat :Lake Malawi, Africa (endemic)

Temp : 25-28 c/78 f Mouthbrooder Food : Herbivore. shrimpmix, spirulina flakes.
Tank : 300 liters/75 gallons or larger. Lots of rocks, no plants and turbulent water. Fine sand.
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