Familie: Cichlidae
Auratus ist ein Buntbarsch aus Malawisee, Afrika. Länge 8.2–12.1 cm, Temperatur 22–26 °C.
Melanochromis auratus, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from Lake Malawi, Africa, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance and hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.
Schwierigkeit: mittel. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance.
Ideal sind 22–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.
Endgröße: 8.2–12.1 cm. Minimum: 176 L.
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. Es wühlt in sand with rock piles — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.
Stammt aus Malawisee, Afrika; lebt in lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; moderate.
Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.