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Photo of: Red Devil (Amphilophus labiatus)
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Scientific Name(s): Amphilophus labiatus, Heros labiatus, Cichlasoma labiatum, Herichthys labiatus
Common Name(s): Red Devil
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: Central American Cichlids
Maximum Size: 11 inches
Life Span: 11 years
Natural Habitat: Central American Lakes
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Tank Region: All over
Possible Tank Mates: Other large cichlids such as green terrors, oscars or jack dempseys. Most plecos and new world catfish should do well as well
Description: The Red Devil has a great deal of variability in its structure and coloration. Some are bright red while others are white or yellow. Some have black-tipped fins and tail with black lips, while others have thick rubbery lips. They are very "owner conscious" and will follow you when you walk in front of the aquarium and also respond to interactions like cleaning the aquarium and feeding. Although they can be kept in aquariums around 50 gallons, bigger aquariums can reduce their aggressiveness. They have been known to live with other fish, but will usually not tolerate the same, or other species of fish in the same aquarium. Very similar to Cichlasoma citrinellum, or Midas Cichlid, some sites still list them as the same fish. They are found in different places though, while the Red Devil is only found in the Nicaraguan lakes, Midas can ranges from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.
Temperature Range 70°F - 83°F
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Breeding Information: Breeding is generally easy. A large flat stone is usually preferred as a nesting area to lay the eggs on. A mating pair will clean off the rock, and lay over 100 eggs on it. Red devils are good parents and once the fry have hatched, the parents will move the fry to a pit, and guard them. |
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