Aulonocara Nyasse
Rift Lake Community
These African cichlids are adorned with dark and light blue striping that makes them stand out in any aquarium, like other Aulonocara species they pair amazingly well with other lake Malawi cichlids provided the sizing and stocking is correct.
Current Size – 12-15cm
Adult Length – 18cm
Temperature Range – 25 – 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 – 8.5
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial. They need space and a plenty of hiding spaces.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Other Lake Malawi cichlids, but Mbunas should be avoided. Haplochromis species usually work quite well.
Feeding – They are omnivorous and can easily be fed in an aquarium on such live or frozen foods as: bloodworms, mosquito larvae, crustaceans, snails, and Tubifex. These fish also readily take pellets and flakes.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
