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Name
Scientific name
Cichlasoma festae
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Red Terror
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The red terror, Cichlasoma festae, is a large, territorial cichlid from the Rio Esmeraldas in Ecuador and the Rio Tumbes in Peru. Males rea…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
508mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 210 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
4–18dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Ecuador, Peru, Singapore
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Ecuador and Peru, with an extant introduced population also thriving in Singapore. Known from both the Rio Esmeraldas in Ecuador and the Rio Tumbes in Peru.
Habitat
A seemingly adaptable species existing in various types of habitat, usually in rivers and their tributaries.
Aquarium size
210 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~756 litres
Maintenance
Make sure there is a lot of swimming area for Cichlasoma festae, but also provide cover in the form of stable rocks and bits of wood. The Red Terror is a digge…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 29 °C pH: 6.0 to 8.0 Hardness: 4 to 18°dH
Diet
Available scientific data suggests the species feeds mainly on benthic aquatic crustaceans and other invertebrates. It also probably consumes on the fry of oth…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very territorial and can sometimes be downright aggressive. Only house with similarly sized, similarly aggressive, robust fish. Anything which the red terror c…
Sexual dimorphism
Females keep their juvenile colours of vivid red with black bands. Males are larger.
Reproduction
The Red Terror is a cave brooder and will lay their eggs in caves or in sheltered areas. Rockwork is usually the best bet, especially with Festae over 12". A n…
Notes
The Red Terror can be troublesome to breed due to pairing problems - if a pair of fish are incompatible and are housed together for any length of time, it is l…
References
References
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