Red Devil Cichlids - Super Aggressive Or Misunderstood?

Perhaps in keeping with their name, Red Deviltemperatures between 70-79F, on the higher end
Cichlids have a reputation for violence. Since it isof the spectrum if spawning. The water should be
large as well as aggressive, it should only be keptkept at a pH of 7.0.
with other fish that are as large or larger. RedAs a larger fish, the Red Devil Cichlid will need
Cichlids will eat any fish smaller than itself if it getsample swimming space, so consider a tank of
an opportunity. If you intend to breed it, youabout 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 flattenedhardy plants; the fish will try to destroy them. If
body and display a range of colors includingyou choose to omit plants from the aquarium, it is
orange, yellow, red, and white. Some may evenimportant to provide the fish with vegetables
change colors as they age. They prefer tankfrom time to time, such as lettuce or peas.