Family: Cichlidae
Aulonocara stuartgranti — a Cichlidae from Africa. Reaches 9–13.2 cm; keep at 24–28 °C.
A Cichlidae species native to Africa: Aulonocara stuartgranti lives middle of the water column over lakes and slow rivers with structure. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding. Adults reach 9–13.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Aulonocara species we profile, alongside Aulonocara jacobfreibergi, Aulonocara baenschi.
Intermediate difficulty. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding; pairs or singles with defined territory.
Hold 24–28 °C and keep it stable — 24–28 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Expect 9–13.2 cm as an adult, living middle of the water column. A 209 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over sand with rock piles, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are Africa — lakes and slow rivers with structure, with still to gentle current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: substrate or cave spawner with parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.