What fish can live with a red devil?
Choose moderately aggressive to aggressive breeds, as those with peaceful temperaments may be stressed, killed or spend their time hiding. Other fish who can usually coexist with red devils include plecos, eels and loaches.
How big do Red Devil cichlids get?
around 15 inches long
The average Red Devil Cichlids size is around 15 inches long when fully grown. This makes them rather large compared to many other freshwater fish you see in many tanks. Males tend to be a bit larger than females.
Is Midas cichlid the same as Red Devil?
Citrinellus fish under its aquarium trade name Midas Cichlid. Their scientific name is Amphilophus citrinellus; the family Cichlidae is closely related but not the same as the red devil cichlid ( A labiatus). The Midas Cichlid fish is a member of the tilapia and cichlid family.
What kind of cichlid is a Red Devil?
Amphilophus labiatus
Amphilophus labiatus is a large cichlid fish endemic to Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua in Central America. It is also known by the common name red devil cichlid, which it shares with another closely related cichlid, A. citrinellus.
Do Red Devils eat feeders?
Crickets and feeder roaches are among the easiest populations to maintain for feeding your red devil, but you can also use earthworms, nightcrawlers, shrimp or feeder fish.
What can a red devil fish eat?
Red devils will eat veggies like spinach, which provide important nutrients. They also relish animal foods, like earthworms and shelled prawns. However, do not feed a red devil red meat. It has too much fat for fish to digest properly.
How often should I feed my red devil?
The red devil is omnivorous and needs live protein and vegetable matter for optimum health. Live foods provide necessary enzymes and should constitute at least one of your cichlid’s feedings each day.
How do you tell the difference between a male and female Midas cichlid?
Adult males are larger than females and have extended dorsal and anal fins and a much larger nuchal hump on the head. This hump is usually premanent in aquariums but interestingly only develops during spawing in the wild. Females are much smaller with only a hint of the nuchal hump.
How long does it take for a red devil cichlid to grow?
The Red Devil is a robust and stocky fish with pointed anal and dorsal fins. It is a large Central American cichlid, reaching up to about 15 inches (38 cm) in length. It takes about 3 years for this species to attain its full size, but they are sexually mature and will spawn at about 6 inches (15 cm).
Do Red Devils eat shrimp?
Diet. Red Devil cichlids prefer to consume animal matter, whether freeze-dried, frozen, freshly prepared or live. That said, Red Devil cichlids will do just fine primarily subsisting on a diet of specialty pellets or tropical flakes. Treats can include bloodworms, glass worms and mature brine shrimp.