Aulonocara ethelwynnae
Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae is a species of dwarf cichlid distributed around Malawi, particularly off Chitende Island.
PH: 7.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
Hardness: 14 – 28 dGH
Description: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae cichlid, sometimes called the Chitende Cichlid, can grow up to 8 cm in length in an aquarium. The male’s fin will develop a velvet blue colour, while its body will be brown with a bluish face. The male’s anal fin will have large yellow egg spots which allow it to be easily identified in an aquarium. Females, in contrast, will be a brown or grey colour. Keep one male and three females in a tank with a minimum of 108 litres.
Diet: The Chitende Cichlid will appreciate a well-rounded diet of blood worms, krill, brine shrimp, with a cichlid flake or pellet food as a base.
Breeding: The Aulonocara ethelwynnae is a spawning cichlid. The female is a mouthbrooder and will often hide away and not eat during the three week incubation period.
Comments: Provide a combination of rockwork and open swimming space for the Aulonocara ethelwynnae along the bottom and middle sections of your aquarium. The females will appreciate this hiding space during the breeding period. Like most Aulonocara, it is best to keep a smaller ratio of males to females: 1: 3 is advised.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Placidochromis, Copadichromis, Otopharynx lithobates, hard water rainbow fish and cyprinids will all make good tank mates. Be careful to avoid combining with other fish of the same genus, as this may lead to interbreeding.
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