Red Terror Cichlid Care Guide
Mesoheros festae
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Bioload Score
13200
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 300L (79 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous, they prefer live or frozen foods such as worms, insects, small fish, and high-quality pellets.
Community Compatibility
Due to their aggressive nature, it is best to keep Red Terror Cichlids with other large, aggressive cichlids or in a species-only tank. Avoid small or peaceful fish that may become targets of aggression.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and develop more intense coloration, especially during breeding.
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