Aurora Cichlid (Pseudotropheus aurora)

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Aurora Cichlid

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Aurora Cichlid

Pseudotropheus aurora

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

8-9 cm (3.1-3.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

Temp.

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

12-30 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Aurora Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Maylandia aurora, Metriaclima aurora


Sexing[edit]

Mature males are turquoise with yellow-orange on across the face, throat, and ventral surface while the females are grey-brown.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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