I have assumed my fish is female but she builds huge sand mounds. I was reading that only male African cichlids build sand mounds to attract mates. It this true of South and Central Amercian cichlids also? I actually have a blood parrot but since they are supposed to be a cross of a Midas or a Devil I thought I'd ask here. Their behavior is not well documented bu they have likely inherited the behavior of these two fish.