Amphilophus citrinellus
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| Midas Cichlid | |
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| Juvenile Midas Cichlid | |
| Species | Amphilophus citrinellus |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 12.992 in
25-33 cm (9.8-13") |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 306.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-3 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Midas Cichlid
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Amphilophus citrinellum, Archocentrus citrinellus, Cichlasoma citrinella, Cichlasoma citrinellum, Herichthys citrinellus, Heros citrinellus
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males exhibit a large nuchal hump.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Highly aggressive with themsleves and other species and tankmates should be considered very carefully. If brought up with, they can work with other large Cichlids such as Oscars, but this should not be attempted if the fish are mature when introduced. Should not be kept with predatory nocturnal catfish as they will disturb the Midas' sleep.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivorous and appreciate a varied diet of Cichlid pellets and Cichlid feed sticks, live food as well including insects such as crickets are acceptable, bloodworm is NOT recommended. Any other food containing large amounts of protein can harm the Midas also.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Need a large tank with rock and wood decor, provide some hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- An exceptionally aggressive Cichlid with its own kind and other species.
[edit] Identification
- Can be mistakenly sold as the similar Red Devil. Said to be one of the fish responsible for the hybrid Blood Parrot Cichlid, they are also responsible for the popular hybrid the Flowerhorn. Wild fish are grey to olive green in colour, captive bred stocks come in a range of oranges with white markings.
[edit] Pictures
 Midas Cichlid Male |
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[edit] Videos
Juvenile wild-type:
Adult male:
[edit] External links
Facts about Amphilophus citrinellus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Midas Cichlid , and Midas Cichlid |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 12.992 in (33 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 3 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 306.15 K (33 °C, 91.4 °F, 551.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 US Gallon (378.541 liters, 378,541.178 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Amphilophus citrinellus, Amphilophus citrinellum, Archocentrus citrinellus, Cichlasoma citrinella, Cichlasoma citrinellum, Herichthys citrinellus, and Heros citrinellus |
