Red Empress Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single male with multiple females, larger for a community tank.
• Compatibility: Best kept with other similarly sized and tempered Lake Malawi cichlids. Avoid overly aggressive species or very small, timid fish. A ratio of one male to several females is recommended to disperse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and rockwork for territories and hiding spots. A sandy substrate is preferred as they may sift through it. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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