Auratus Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Auratus Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 55 gallons (208 liters) for a single specimen or a carefully managed group in a larger tank.
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, equally aggressive Mbuna cichlids in a very large, overcrowded tank to diffuse aggression. Avoid keeping with peaceful or smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding places to establish territories and reduce aggression. A sand substrate is preferred. High-quality filtration and regular water changes are essential due to their messy eating habits and high bioload. Provide a diet rich in vegetable matter to prevent Malawi bloat.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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