Melanochromis auratus

Maximum Size 4 in (10.16 cm)

Maximum age 8

Maximum hardness 20

Maximum pH 8.5

Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)

Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)

Minimum hardness 15

Minimum pH 7.5

Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)

Availability Uncommon

Common name Malawi Golden Cichlid

Difficulty Moderate

Scientific name Melanochromis auratus

Diet Omnivore +

Family Cichlidae +

Foods Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +

Categories Cichlids +, Cichlids (African) +, Cichlids (Lake Malawi) +, Fish (Freshwater) +, Fish Availability- Uncommon +, Fish Diet - Omnivore +, Fish Difficulty - Moderate +, Fish Species +, Stubs +, Tropical Fish Species +