Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large cichlid pellets, earthworms, frozen shrimp, feeder snails, occasional feeder fish
Aquarium species profile
Red Devil Cichlid
Amphilophus labiatus · Central America (Nicaragua — Lake Managua, Lake Nicaragua)
Minimum tank100 gal
Adult size12"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentHighly Aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Only very large robust cichlids (Midas, Jaguar, large Plecos)
Tank mates to avoid
Most other fish — will injure or kill
Care notes
Nearly identical to Midas Cichlid. True Red Devils have thicker, rubber-like lips adapted for prying mollusks from rocks. Deep orange-red coloration. Extremely aggressive and territorial — best kept alone or with one very large tankmate. Highly interactive with owners.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.