Malawi eyebiter vs Aulonocara Fort Maguire: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • The Aulonocara Fort Maguire can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–8.3 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)

Side by side

Malawi eyebiterAulonocara Fort Maguire
Adult size25 cm (9.8 in)15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)25–29°C (77–84°F)
pH7.5–8.37.5–8.8
Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Community tankWith caution–
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles