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Name
Scientific name
Amphilophus labiatus
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1864, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Red Devil Cichlid, Dicklippigerbuntbarsch
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The red devil cichlid, Amphilophus labiatus, is a large cichlid endemic to Lakes Nicaragua and Managua in Nicaragua, living near submerged …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
350mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Nicaragua, Lake Managua, Lake Nicaragua
Writing
Etymology
Amphilophus: from the Greek amphí (Gr. ἀμφί), meaning 'on both sides' and lóphos (Gr. λόφος), meaning 'crest'. The allusion was not explained, but probably ref…
Distribution
Endemic to the Lakes of Nicaragua and Managua in Nicaragua, Central America. These lakes are connected to each other by the Tipitapa River.
Habitat
The capital city of Nicaragua, Managua, lies on the shore of Lake Managua. The lake has suffered from massive levels of pollution as a result of this, with as …
Aquarium size
A tank with base measurements of 150 cm x 45 cm or equivalent should be the minimum size considered considered for a single specimen, but you'd need something …
Maintenance
There are few fish that show less regard for a beautifuly decorated tank than this species. Don't even consider a planted setup, as large quantities of the sub…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
One of the least fussy feeders you are likely to encounter in the hobby, most specimens will attempt to eat anything that looks as though it might be edible. F…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most downreight aggressive cichlids around, you need to know what you're doing when attempting to keep a red devil with anything else, and that incl…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males tend to be larger and more well built than females, and develop longer dorsal and anal fins, and a more spectacular nuchal hump. These humps only …
Reproduction
Provided you can obtain a compatible pair, breeding is fairly straightforward. A tank of around 6' in length is required, and this should be decorated with lar…
Notes
Previously included as a member of the genus Cichlasoma, the red devil is often confused with the midas cichlid, A. citrinellus. The two can be distinguished t…
References
References
No references