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
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, aggressive cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, rocks) and a strong filtration system due to their messy eating habits. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel as they enjoy digging. Live plants are often uprooted and consumed, so artificial plants or very robust, rooted plants are recommended. 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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