Scientific Name(s): Amphilophus citrinellus, Amphilophus citrinellum, Archocentrus citrinellus, Cichlasoma citrinella, Cichlasoma citrinellum, Herichthys citrinellus, Heros citrinellus

Common Name(s): Midas Cichlid

Family: Cichlidae

Species Type: Central American Cichlids

Maximum Size: 13 inches

Life Span: 12 years

Natural Habitat: Central American lakes

Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

Tank Region: All over.

Possible Tank Mates: Species only tank is highly reccomended.

Breeding Information: This species is moderately difficult to breed. Midas Cichlids are intollerant of their own species and other cichlids. The use of a tank divider may be necessary to assure the safety of the female. Use a divider that the fish can see each other through, such as the egg crate used in lighting fixtures. Many breeders cut holes in the egg crate that are large enough for the female to get through, but too small for the male to get through. This way if the male becomes too aggressive, the female can escape to the safe side of the aquarium.

Sexing Information: Males tend to be larger with a more pronounced hump on the forehead.

Diet: Carnivorous - does well with pellet or flake food but diet can be supplimented with live foods such as earthworms.

Temperment: Highly Aggressive towards all fish including it's own species.

Common Diseases: HITH - Hole in the head disease