Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Auratus Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
7.8 - 8.6
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
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What to know before you buy.
The Auratus Cichlid is an attractive but notoriously aggressive Mbuna. They exhibit dramatic sexual dimorphism; females and juveniles are yellow with black stripes, while dominant males are black with blue/yellow stripes. They are highly territorial and recommended only for experienced cichlid keepers with large tanks.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Auratus Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Auratus Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7.8–8.6 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Auratus Cichlid is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Auratus Cichlid is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Auratus Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Auratus Cichlid in a similar setup.
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.
Parrot Cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus