Remarks: The Malawi Golden Cichlid (Melanochromis auratus) can be quite aggressive. It is best to keep them with fish that do not resemble them in appearance. Females retain juvenile coloration of gold with two black stripes. Males turn dark purple with two white stripes. Scientific Name: Melanochromis auratus Common Name: Malawi 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: Melanochromis joanjohnsonae Electric Blue Maingano Cichlid Yellow Tail Acei
