Description
Remarks: Red Terror Cichlids (Mesoheros festae) are large, aggressive, and should not be kept with anything smaller than 7″. Males grow larger than females and turn a bright orange color, while females retain their juvenile pattern of red and black stripes – a stunning pair! In order to try your hand at breeding them, it is recommended that you raise 6 juveniles together and allow a pair to form naturally.
Scientific Name: Mesoheros festae
Common Name: Red Terror
Max Size: 20″
pH: 5.5-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Large South American cichlids, large catfish, large plecos, large tetras
Tank Mate Options:
Tiger Oscar
Green Severum
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