Midas Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Midas Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult, larger for pairs or community tanks with appropriate tank mates
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, equally aggressive cichlids or robust fish that can defend themselves. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with strong filtration due to their messy eating habits and large bioload. Provide plenty of hiding places using rocks, caves, and driftwood, but ensure they are stable as Midas Cichlids are known to rearrange tank decor. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Regular large water changes are essential to maintain water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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