Arurtus Cichlid

Scientific Name: Melanochromis auratus

origin: native to Lake Malawi

Appearance: yellow bodies, with thick horizontal black-and-white stripes, bold black-tipped fins. Males have a dark purplish-black body with bright horizontal stripes in light blue, white, or gold. 3 to 4 inches

Lifespan: 10–18 years

Tank Size: 55 gallons (longer tanks are better to manage territories)

Temperature: 75°F - 82°F pH 7.8 to 8.5

Temperament / Behavior: Widely considered one of the most aggressive and relentless fish in the freshwater aquarium hobby

Tank Mates: Best kept in a crowded, all-cichlid tank with other highly aggressive, similar-sized Mbuna. They will terrorize or kill peaceful fish and are not safe with live plants

*NOTE: AS A FISH RESCUE, WE DO NOT OFFER GENDER SPECIFIC SEXING ON FISH STOCK. REQUEST FOR MALES OR FEMALES CAN ONLY BE ACCOMMODATED IF THE ITEM SPECIFIES GENDER IN THE DESCRIPTION SUCH AS: MALE BETTA, FEMALE GUPPY, ETC SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

*Pictures in description are similar to fish but not exact