| Perhaps in keeping with their name, Red Devil | | | | temperatures between 70-79F, on the higher end |
| Cichlids have a reputation for violence. Since it is | | | | of the spectrum if spawning. The water should be |
| large as well as aggressive, it should only be kept | | | | kept at a pH of 7.0. |
| with other fish that are as large or larger. Red | | | | As a larger fish, the Red Devil Cichlid will need |
| Cichlids will eat any fish smaller than itself if it gets | | | | ample swimming space, so consider a tank of |
| an opportunity. If you intend to breed it, you | | | | about 55 gallons. Stones and roots should be |
| should provide a separate tank for this purpose. | | | | available as should plants, but take care to select |
| Red Devil Cichlids have a somewhat flattened | | | | hardy plants; the fish will try to destroy them. If |
| body and display a range of colors including | | | | you choose to omit plants from the aquarium, it is |
| orange, yellow, red, and white. Some may even | | | | important to provide the fish with vegetables |
| change colors as they age. They prefer tank | | | | from time to time, such as lettuce or peas. |