Aulonocara aquilonium "Mdoka"

Remarks: Aulonocara aquilonium are extremely rare in the hobby. They are endemic to Mdoka where they swim over sandy bottoms searching for food. Males are a metallic silver color with blue faces, black fins, and bright gold egg spots. With their long noses and shining colors, their beauty is surely to impress any fishkeeper. Our breeders come from Germany.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara aquilonium "Mdoka"

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Max Size: 6"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Aulonocara sp. Ruby Red
• Red Empress
• Aulonocara sp. Eureka Red