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Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)

Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)

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Dragon Blood Cichlid - (Aulonocara sp.)
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🐟 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.

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