Golden Mbuna Care Guide
Melanochromis auratus
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Bioload Score
6800
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 11.0 cm / 4.3"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 190L (50 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species only tank due to aggression.
Good to Know
Auratus Cichlids can be very aggressive so are best kept in a species only tank.
Gender Differences
Temperament is a good indicator, males are vastly more aggressive.
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