Melanochromis auratus
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Order:Cichliformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Melanochromis
Species:auratus
IUCN Status:Vulnerable
Quick Stats
Difficulty
Hard
Environment
Freshwater
Temperature
23-28°C
pH Level
7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness
180 - 350 ppm
Lifespan
5 years
Origin
Lake Malawi, Africa
Adult Size
10-12cm
Diet
Omnivore
Creature Type
Fish
TDS
350 ppm
Water Flow
Medium Flow
Aquarium Building Information
Minimum Tank Size
150L
Swimming Zone
middle, bottom
Minimum School Size
5+
Oxygen Consumption
High
Waste Production
High
Metabolism Rate
High
Activity Level
Very Active
Feeding Frequency
Daily
Food Types
Pellets
Flakes
Vegetables
Algae
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