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 very large, equally aggressive cichlids or armored catfish. Not suitable for general community tanks. Can be kept in pairs if a large enough territory is provided and aggression is managed.
• Special requirements: Requires a robust filtration system due to their large size and waste production. Plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers using rocks and driftwood are essential to mitigate aggression. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. They are known to rearrange tank decor, so heavy, stable structures are necessary. Regular large water changes are crucial for 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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