Red Devil Cichlid
Amphilophus labiatus
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
35 cm
Min tank
400 L
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What Red Devil Cichlid costs in South Africa
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Red Devil Cichlid is a large, powerfully built Central American cichlid renowned for its vivid red-orange colouration and notoriously aggressive temperament. Males develop a prominent nuchal hump and thick, rubbery lips that they use to pry invertebrates from crevices in the wild. Highly territorial and intelligent, Red Devils recognise their keepers and will interact enthusiastically during feeding. They are best kept alone or with equally robust tank mates in a spacious aquarium with heavy filtration.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Red Devil Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 400L aquarium suits Red Devil Cichlid. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Aggressive. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Red Devil Cichlid last so territories reset.
Breeding
Red Devil Cichlid can breed in home aquariums with a conditioned pair and stable water.
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