Albino Golden Cichlid (Melanochromis auratus)

Remarks: The Malawi golden cichlid (Melanochromis auratus) can be very aggressive. It is recommended that they are not kept with similarly-colored fish. These are light gold with two white stripes.

Scientific Name: Melanochromis auratus

Common Name: Albino Golden Cichlid

Max Size: 5"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima

Tank Mate Options:

• Red Zebra
• Red Top Hongi
• Blue Cobalt Zebra