Midas Cichlid
Midas Cichlid
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.
Midas Cichlid
Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus
Family: Cichlidae
About the Midas Cichlid
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...
Midas Cichlid - Amphilophus citrinellus
Species name: Amphilophus citrinellus
Synonym: Amphilophus citrinellum; Archocentrus citrinellus; Cichlasoma citrinella; Cichlasoma citrinellum; Herichthys citrinellus; Heros citrinellus ...
Midas Cichlid
Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Midas Cichlid - Amphilophus citrinellus ...
Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus)
Photo of: Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) ...
Midas Cichlid, Lemon Cichlid, Red Devil
"Cichlasoma" (Amphilophus) citrinellus
SYN: Cichlasoma basilare, Heros citrinellus, H. basilaris, Erythrichthys citrinellum ...
Midas Cichlid (Cichlasoma citrinellum) and the Redhead Cichlid (Cichlasoma synspilum)
Severum (Heros severus) with the Red Devil (Cichlasoma erythraeum)
Red Devil (Cichlasoma erythraeum) +Gold Severum (Cichlasoma severum) ...
The Midas Cichlid requires a tank of 50 gallons or more, with plenty of room to swim as well as stones for hiding. Because it is a digger, it is best to put the rocks on the bottom of the tank and not stacked.
Breeding Midas Cichlids
Anyone have any tips on how to promote male fertilization in a Midas?
This is purported to be a hybrid between the red devil, Veija labiatum or perhaps the midas cichlid V. citrinellum and the severum Heros severus, however the origins of this fish have not been revealed.
The Red Devil is very similar to Midas Cichlid Amphilophus citrinellum, and some sites still list them as the same fish. These two fish differ very little in the appearance however they are found in different places.
Swell UKBig and complex aquariums 'reduce fish aggression'Swell UKMidas cichlid fish are less aggressive in large and complex aquariums, a study has shown. Larger or exciting fish tanks reduce aggression in the Midas cichlid, a study has indicated.
citrinellus, the Midas Cichlid. A. labiatus has a narrower head and a smaller nuchal hump than A. citrinellus. To make it more confusing, there are also hybrids of these two species. Most tank-raised specimens are A. labiatus.
Contrary to some reports, the Red Devil Cichlid (Cichlasoma Amphilophus Labiatum) is a different subspecies than the Midas Cichlid (Cichlasoma Amphilophus Citrinellum).
The Red Devil is often referred to as the Midas Cichlid and the Red Devil Cichlid. The Red Devil's main background color is peach to yellow with some specimens having a white underside. The fins are often white or highlighted in white.
citrinellus is often sold under the trade name of midas cichlid or red devil. Colouration in wild stocks is variable and while most specimens are grey to olive brown some pink, yellow or orange specimens do occur. A.
King Kong Parrot Cichlid - obvious Midas Cichlid cross
Jelly Bean Parrot Cichlid - often dyed
Love Heart Parrot Cichlid - with cruelly amputated tail
Bubblegum Parrot Cichlid - obvious Convict Cichlid cross ...
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 ...
Ron Coleman, a local researcher, has conducted experiments (I believe with Midas cichlids) and verified that they have strong temperature preferences for spawning.
Examples include a number of cichlid, such as the oscar, Jack Dempsey, jewelfish, convict cichlid, Midas cichlid, and spotted tilapia; and livebearers, such as swordtails, platies and mollies, and armored catfishes.
 See also: Midas, Cichlid, Water, Cichlids, Aquarium
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