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LAKE MALAWI CICHLID
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THE FISH
Yellow Regal African Cichlid
Aulonocara baenschi
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These fish can be kept in pairs. Although they are very peaceful towards other species, even smaller ones, they should not be kept with other species of Aulonocara, as fully grown males will fiercely defend their territories. Be sure to provide plenty of rock constructions with caves, etc. It is not recommended to keep different Aulonocara species in an aquarium as the fish might cross breed, leading to undesirable hybrids! Be sure to get information not only about the species but also about the exact location where they are found, as there are different local varieties that should not be cross bred. [By the way, this goes for most African cichlids. Retailers handle this by adding the location to the name of the fish-so it might read Aulonocara jacobreibergi 'Mamelala', for example. In most cases the males can be distinguished from each, but you have no chance with females. So if you ever wish to, or have to, buy a new female, things can become difficult if you do not know the location she came from.]
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This fish can grow to 4 and a half inches.
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See recommended sera Foods below,
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| SEXING |
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The male has much brighter yellow and blue tones, while the female is gray and brown.
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| BREEDING |
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This fish is a mouthbrooder, as are most other Lake Malawi cichlids.
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The Fish
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