{"product_id":"mel-auratus-albino","title":"Mel. auratus - Albino","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlbino Melanochromis auratus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Melanochromis auratus is a striking colour variant of one of Lake Malawi's most iconic cichlids. Where the standard auratus displays bold black and yellow banding, the albino form presents a beautiful pale gold and white colouration with pink eyes — a truly eye-catching fish that stands out in any African cichlid display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelanochromis auratus\u003c\/em\u003e (albino variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive; males are highly territorial — best kept with robust mbuna tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 150 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — cichlid pellets, spirulina-based foods, live and frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept with other mbuna cichlids in a heavily decorated tank with plenty of rockwork to break lines of sight and reduce aggression. A bold and beautiful fish for the experienced cichlid keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBiosecurity Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live animals are subject to state and territory biosecurity regulations. We are unable to ship to WA, TAS or NT. Orders placed to these states will be cancelled and refunded. Please check your state's import restrictions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riddle Me Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633326637205,"sku":null,"price":26.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/4170\/6645\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-27035236.png?v=1785233842","url":"https:\/\/www.riddlemefish.com.au\/products\/mel-auratus-albino","provider":"Riddle Me Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}