Aulonocara Walteri is known only from Chizumulu Island and Likoma Island in Lake Malawi, both located off the eastern shoreline of the central part of the lake, Inhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. It displays a preference for natural caves, and several males may possess territories in larger examples, with dominant individuals tending to be located higher up and have darker colour patterning.
| Scientific name | Temperament | Size | Reproduction |
| Aulonocara sp. "Walteri" | Semi-aggressive | 110-130mm | Mouthbrooder |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Hardness |
| 25-29oC | 7.5 - 9.0 | 250 litres | 179 - 447 ppm |
Males can be aggressive in pursuit of females so a ratio of a single male to 4 or more females is normally recommended in order to reduce the attention on any particular individual.? Some flattish rocks and open areas of? sand? should be included to act as potential spawning sites.