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Name
Scientific name
Aulonocara ethelwynnae
Described by
Authority Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, Year 1987
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Northern Aulonocara
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The northern aulonocara, Aulonocara ethelwynnae, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, known only from Chitande Island and the nearby northw…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 7.4–9
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Lake Malawi, Lake Malawi - Chitande Island
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi where it was described from and only occurs around 'Chitendi Island', now normally referred to as Chitande island plus a short stretch o…
Habitat
Inhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. Females and immature males apparently…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 90 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent are recommended unless keeping the fish in smaller aquaria for breeding purposes.
Maintenance
Arrange some piles of rockwork around the tank but leave some open spaces between them and use fine sand as substrate so that it's able to feed naturally (see …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Aulonocara spp. are benthophagous by nature employing a method of feeding whereby mouthfuls of substrate are taken and sifted for edible items with the remaini…
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively peaceful species although males tend to act aggressively towards any fish with a similar colour pattern, so take care when selecting tankmates. Po…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish are more colourful and usually grow larger than females.
Reproduction
Maternal mouthbrooder which will often spawn in a community set-up, but should be moved or maintained in a specific tank if the intention is to maximise yield.…
Notes
Quite rarely seen in the hobby, this species is most easily-distinguished by the chocolate-brown striping on mature male specimens but following the original d…
References
References
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