{"product_id":"aulonocara-sp-fort-maguire","title":"Aulonocara sp. “Fort Maguire”","description":"\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAulonocara sp. “Fort Maguire”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLake Malawi, Africa (specific morph named after Fort Maguire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 5 inches (12–13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMales display bright blues and golds; females are generally more muted in color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5–8 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSemi-aggressive, especially during breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eCare and Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMinimum 55 gallons for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epH 7.8–8.6; Hardness 10–20 dGH; Temperature 76–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSandy substrate preferred for natural digging behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide plenty of rocks and caves to create hiding spots and territories, with open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFort Maguire Aulonocaras are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emicro-predators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the wild, feeding on small invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn captivity, they thrive on a varied diet:\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets (formulated for carnivores)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live foods: brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional vegetable matter (spirulina flakes or blanched spinach)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beyond The Reef Aquariums ","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50994689114427,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breeding Female","offer_id":50994689147195,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breeding Male","offer_id":50994689179963,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7943\/9675\/files\/fort-maguire-aulonocara_jpg.webp?v=1771987205","url":"https:\/\/livefishonline.com.au\/products\/aulonocara-sp-fort-maguire","provider":"Beyond The Reef Aquariums ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}