Melanochromis

Golden Mbuna and its albino offer are listed as auratus. Johanni and Maingano offers also appear under older Pseudotropheus labels; those established choices remain here. Similar blue stripes do not establish the same species or sex. Read the complete offer name, and ask when a particular sex or form is essential.

Auratus can become strongly territorial, and colour may change with maturity or social position. Provide stable rock territories, broken sightlines and a practical separation plan. Do not assume a young fish’s behaviour predicts a settled adult group, or that matching hard water makes quieter peacocks suitable companions.