Freshwater
Midas cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus
Cichlidae, Cichlasomatinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 24.4 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 353 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
353 liters147 × 49 × 49 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Introduced to Hong Kong SAR China, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Taiwan, and United States.
More about the species
About the species
Lives in box-cut canals with rocky vertical sides, crevices used for spawning and protection of the young. Found in lakes; uncommon in the rivers but will penetrate the lower river valleys where the water is slow flowing or tranquil. Omnivorous, eating mostly aufwuchs, snails and small fishes; also feeds on insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms. Majority of this fish has normal cryptic coloration (black, gray or brown), matching the substrate for camouflage and survival purposes. About 10 % of this species is xanthomorphic, undergoing a color metamorphosis at varying stages of growth. An experimental fish being used for behavioral studies.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Amphilophus citrinellum
- Archocentrus citrinellus
- Cichlasoma citrinella
- Cichlasoma citrinellum
- Cichlasoma erythrum
- Cichlasoma granadense
In other languages
- Rød djævlecichlide
- Sitruunakirjoahven
- Red devil, Red devil cichlid
Articles
All articles
How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.