Red Devil Cichlid

Amphilophus labiatus

Also known as: Red Devil, Thick-lipped Cichlid

A heavy-bodied, thick-lipped orange-red cichlid with enormous personality and aggression to match.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

74–82°F

pH

6.5–8

Hardness

6–20 dGH

Max size

12 in

Min tank

125 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Substrate spawner

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Lakes Nicaragua and Managua, Nicaragua

Among the most aggressive cichlids, it usually needs to be kept alone in 125 gallons or more. It moves rocks, digs pits and destroys plants and equipment. Hard to tell apart from the Midas cichlid, and the two are often mixed in the trade.