Fish Species
Red Terror Cichlid
Cichlasoma festae
About
The Red Terror Cichlid is a large, highly aggressive, and strikingly colored freshwater fish native to South America. Known for its brilliant red and orange coloration, especially in males, and its robust body, this cichlid requires a very spacious aquarium. It is extremely territorial and will dominate most tank mates, making it suitable only for very experienced aquarists with species-specific or large, aggressive cichlid setups. They are intelligent and can recognize their owners.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Cichlasoma festae
Origin Region
Ecuador and Peru (South America)
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Expert
Max Size
50 cm | 19.7 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