Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
$40.00
Sold out
Size
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Let us know!
Enter your text
Price of shipping is not included.
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:
🐟 Dragon Blood Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)
Known for its vivid red-orange coloration, the Dragon Blood Cichlid is a popular member of the peacock cichlid group from Lake Malawi. It is prized for its striking colors and active, yet relatively peaceful, behavior.
🔍 Quick Facts
- 🆔 Common Name: Dragon Blood Cichlid
- 🧬 Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. (species vary)
- 🧬 Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
- 🌎 Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
- 📏 Max Size: Up to 15 cm (6 inches)
🕊️ Behavior & Temperament
- ⚡ Semi-aggressive but generally peaceful
- 🏠 Territorial during breeding
- 🐠 Best kept with other Malawi peacocks or similar-sized cichlids
🏡 Tank Requirements
- 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger
- 🪨 Provide rocky caves and open swimming areas
- 🏖️ Sand substrate preferred
- 💨 Moderate water flow with good filtration
Water Parameters:
- 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- ⚗️ pH: 7.8–8.6 (alkaline)
- 💧 Hard water preferred
📊 Overview Table
| 🏷️ Feature | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🆔 Common Name | Dragon Blood Cichlid |
| 🧬 Scientific Name | Aulonocara sp. |
| 🌍 Origin | Lake Malawi, Africa |
| 📏 Max Size | Up to 15 cm (6 inches) |
| 🕊️ Temperament | Semi-aggressive, territorial |
| 🛁 Tank Size | 55 gallons or more |
| ⚗️ pH Range | 7.8–8.6 |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 76–82°F (24–28°C) |
| 🍽️ Diet | Omnivorous, high-protein flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods |
| 🐠 Ideal For | African cichlid tanks, species or mixed setups |
📝 Snippet
The Dragon Blood Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.) is a vibrant and moderately aggressive peacock cichlid from Lake Malawi. Known for its fiery coloration, it thrives in alkaline, hard water with plenty of rocky caves.
Below are fish you may also like.
Wild Caught
Leptobarbus melanopterus
Leptobarbus melanopterus
Price of shipping is not included.
$18.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Climbing Perch - (Anabas testudineus)
Climbing Perch - (Anabas testudineus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$20.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Marbled Spiny Catfish - (Franciscodoras marmoratus)
Marbled Spiny Catfish - (Franciscodoras marmoratus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$400.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
African Arowana - (Heterotis niloticus)
African Arowana - (Heterotis niloticus)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(3)
$45.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
L411 Monte Dourado Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
L411 Monte Dourado Pleco - (Hypancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Rocio Spinosissima
Rocio Spinosissima
Price of shipping is not included.
$25.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Cobra Pike - (Crenicichla sp. Red Tapajos I)
Cobra Pike - (Crenicichla sp. Red Tapajos I)
Price of shipping is not included.
$100.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L027 Thunder Royal Pleco - (Panaque cf. armbrusteri)
L027 Thunder Royal Pleco - (Panaque cf. armbrusteri)
Price of shipping is not included.
$300.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Marbled Pike Cichlid - (Lugibria marmorata)
Marbled Pike Cichlid - (Lugibria marmorata)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
was $200.00
Save 25%
$150.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L418 Shampupa Royal Pleco - (Panaque titan)
L418 Shampupa Royal Pleco - (Panaque titan)
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
$250.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L128 Blue Phantom Pleco - (Hemiancistrus sp.)
L128 Blue Phantom Pleco - (Hemiancistrus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $55.00
Save 18%
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Colombia Ancistrus sp.
Colombia Ancistrus sp.
Price of shipping is not included.
5.0
(1)
was $110.00
Save 9%
$100.00
Out of stock
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD