Fish Species
Red Terror Cichlid
Mesoheros festae
About
The Red Terror Cichlid (Mesoheros festae) is a robust South American cichlid from Pacific-slope river systems in Ecuador and northern Peru. It is strongly territorial, especially as a mature pair or during breeding, and requires substantial space and carefully selected tankmates. FishBase reports a maximum total length of about 25 cm.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Mesoheros festae
Origin Region
Pacific drainages of Ecuador and northern Peru
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Expert
Max Size
25 cm | 9.8 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
570L