Auratus Cichlid 2" (Melanochromis Auratus)

The Auratus Cichlid is also one of the most aggressive of all African Cichlids and is the most aggressive of member the Mbuna group; they have been known to terrorize fish twice their size. Males and females are distinguished by their coloration; males have light markings on a dark blue to black base color while females are the exact opposite.

Care Level: Expert

Temperament: Aggressive

Max Size: 4"

Temperature: 76 to 82  Degrees

PH Level: 7.5 to 8.5

Diet: Omnivore

Origin: Lake Malawi