Benga Aulonocara Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Benga Aulonocara in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 liters (30 gallons) for a single male, larger for a group or community tank
• Compatibility: Best kept with other peaceful to moderately aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid highly aggressive species or very small, timid fish. A ratio of one male to multiple females is recommended to disperse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a sandy substrate for sifting, plenty of rockwork for hiding places and territories, and open swimming areas. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain water quality. Provide a varied diet of high-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, and frozen foods like Mysis shrimp or brine shrimp.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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