Red Devil Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, equally aggressive cichlids in a sufficiently large aquarium. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration due to their messy eating habits. Provide plenty of hiding spots using rocks, caves, and driftwood, but ensure they are securely placed as these fish are known to rearrange decor. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Regular large water changes are essential to maintain water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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