Flame Tail Cichlid

Flame Tail CichlidFlame 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

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.