Chitande aulonocara - Aulonocara ethelwynnae
Chitande aulonocara ( common name )
Aulonocara ethelwynnae ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 7 - 8 cm ( 2.76 - 3.15 in )
- pH of water: 7 - 8.3
- Water hardness (dGH): 14 - 28 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 25 °C ( 73.4 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food and feeding
This fish will enjoy meaty treats of mysis, blood worms, krill and brine shrimp. It should also be given some spirulina based flake or granules to complete the diet.
Origin
Africa; this fish is endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing
Males tend to be more colourful than the females. The females will often appear to be drab.
Breeding
These fish are mouth brooders. Once the eggs have been laid and fertilised, the female will collect them into her mouth and incubate them. During this time she may hide away and not eat. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can then be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Plenty of rockwork should be added to the tank to provide hiding places, especially for the females. Always leave open swimming spaces at the front. It is best to keep one male to three females to reduce aggression towards one fish.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
This fish will enjoy meaty treats of mysis, blood worms, krill and brine shrimp. It should also be given some spirulina based flake or granules to complete the diet.
Origin
Africa; this fish is endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing
Males tend to be more colourful than the females. The females will often appear to be drab.
Breeding
These fish are mouth brooders. Once the eggs have been laid and fertilised, the female will collect them into her mouth and incubate them. During this time she may hide away and not eat. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can then be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Plenty of rockwork should be added to the tank to provide hiding places, especially for the females. Always leave open swimming spaces at the front. It is best to keep one male to three females to reduce aggression towards one fish.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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