Flame Tail Cichlid

(Aulonocara sp. “Flametail")
A striking African peacock cichlid from Lake Malawi, prized for its intense colour contrast and elegant swimming behaviour. Mature males display a vivid blue head and body that fades into a fiery orange-red tail, creating the “flame tail" effect this fish is named for. Females are more subdued in colour.

Relatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, the Flame Tail is best kept with other peacocks and similarly sized haplochromine cichlids in a spacious aquarium with open swimming areas and rocky décor.

Quick Care Guide:

Adult Size: 10–15 cm

Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive

Tank Size: 200 L recommended

Water Parameters: pH 7.8–8.6, 24–28 °C

Diet: Quality cichlid pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods

Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder

A standout choice for Malawi community tanks, offering brilliant colour and active yet manageable behaviour.