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Amphilophus Citrinellus

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Amphilophus citrinellus, (Günther, 1864)
Midas Cichlid, Citrinellum, Lemon Cichlid and (False) Red Devil

Origin:Nicaragua(Occurs in Lake Nicaragua and rivers in and Costa Rica ...

 


Amphilophus citrinellus is a large cichlid fish endemic to Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Central America. In the aquarium trade A. citrinellus is often sold under the trade name of midas cichlid or red devil.

Amphilophus citrinellus
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Central America, southern Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras
Adult Size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Social: Aggressive
Lifespan: 15+ years
Tank Level: Bottom, Mid dweller ...

Feeding: Amphilophus citrinellus (Midas Cichlid) accepts all kind of foods.

Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus)
Photo of: Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) ...

Midas Cichlid
Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus
Family: Cichlidae
About the Midas Cichlid
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...

Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Midas Cichlid - Amphilophus citrinellus
Photos & Comments
Photo Credit: William Alton ...

Amphilophus citrinellus
Amphilophus festae
Amphilophus labiatus
Amphilophus trimaculatum ...

Flowerhorn - The exact crosses that create this fish are unknown, but it's suspected to be a cross of Cichlasoma trimaculatum, Amphilophus citrinellus with possibly Cichlasoma festae and Vieja synspila also added to the mix.

Scientific Name:Amphilophus citrinellus
Location:Central America
Size:12-14"
Diet:Flakes and earthworms
Tank minimum:55-75
Cautions:VERY agressive...should most likely be kept alone.
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Severum (Heros severus) and the Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) or the Red Devil (Amphilophus labiatus)
Gold Severum (Cichlasoma severum) and Red Devil (Cichlasoma erythraeum) ...

See also: Cichlid, Midas, Aquarium, Water, Midas Cichlid

Aquarium Amphilophus CitrinellumAmphilophus Festae

 
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