Red Devil Cichlid

The red devil is a large south American Cichlid that is often aggressive toward other fish. For this reason it is best kept in a single species aquarium. They grow to one foot and therefore require a large aquarium for adequate space.

Red Devils can vary in color from white or yellow through to pink and red. The fish will also change it's color as it matures and grows. Mature males will develop an extensive nuchal hump.

There are more than one species described as the red devil. Internationaly the most common red devil species is Amphilophus labiatus wile in Australia they are usually Amphilophus citrinellus. It is believed that these species may be part of the gene pool that produced the flowerhorn cichlid.

This cichlid should be fed on a large cichlid pellet when adult and smaller cichlid pellets when young. Live food will be appreciated in addition to this dry food. Red devil cichlids can become very tame and eat from their owner's hand.