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HOW CAN I BREED MY M.AURATUS.??AND HOW DO U DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE??

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I don't personally have any experience breeding these, but am told that it is the same as any other Malawi cichlid. You need to keep 3 or 4 females to every one male...for generall information about keeping Malawi Cichlids and stocking them, go here...African Cichlid Overstocking FAQ

Other than that, the only suggestion I have is get some sort of a filter sock for your power filter, as the fry may get sucked into it if you don't have it covered. A panty hose will work just fine for this.

Good luck with your cichlids. With normal Malawian cichlids, the key to breeding is a proper male to female ratio, and patience.