Midas Cichlid

Remarks: Aptly named for their brilliant color, the Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) is a great choice for a large cichlid community or single-specimen tank. Their common name comes from the tale of King Midas from Greek mythology who was said to have the ability to turn anything he touches to gold. Midas cichlids grow up to 14" and have gold and white patterns that develop as they age. Males will develop a nuchal hump in the forehead region, similar to Flowerhorns and other Central American cichlids. These fish are highly aggressive and should be given plenty of space to swim.

Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus

Common Name: Midas Cichlid, Red Devil

Max Size: 14"

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Jack Dempsey Cichlid
• Green Texas Cichlid
• Electric Blue Jack Dempsey