Red Terror Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Terror Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters) for a single adult, larger for pairs or community tanks with appropriate tank mates.
• Compatibility: Highly aggressive and territorial. Best kept as a single specimen, a proven pair, or in a very large, species-appropriate cichlid community with other large, robust, and equally aggressive fish. Avoid smaller or docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration to handle bioload. Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers using rocks, driftwood, and robust artificial plants. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Secure all decorations as they are prone to digging and rearranging the tank. Regular large water changes are essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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