Familia: Cichlidae
Auratus es un cíclido de agua dulce originario de lago Malawi, África. Alcanza 8.2–12.1 cm; temperatura 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.
Dificultad: moderada. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance.
Rango ideal: 22–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 8.2–12.1 cm. Mínimo 176 L.
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre sand with rock piles: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Buenos compañeros: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.No convive con Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.
Originario de lago Malawi, África; vive en lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; moderate.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.