Midas Cichlid Info

[BlueKiller82]

I have become Fond of the Amphilophus Citrinellus (Midas). I was curious as to how aggressive these guys are and what peoples experiences are having tankmates with them. Males more aggressive than females?
How large of a tank do they require and is it possible to have more than one in a tank?
Also could any of my current stock live in harmony with them?

I was thinking of restocking my current tank or setting up a 90 gal, not sure yet though.

Look forward to hearing lots of info and experiences!! Thanks.

 

[---XR---]

if your looking for a true citrinellus, than don't get your at a LFS, they are mostly hybrid Red devil "amphilophus labiatus"X midas's. -try a specialty importer like rapps or fishfarm.

midas both males and female grow max out at around 14-16". many have great personalitys (better and more personable than most cichlids) but many tend to be somewhat aggresive to tankmates. i have seen very succesful large tanks with strickly midas in them 6-8 in 180-240's.

a single male or female would do fine in a 90.

 

[cichlidinsomniac]

great fish, grow fast, most are highly aggressive, intelligent, very owner responsive, they make excellent wet pets, but like xr stated u most like wont be getting a true midas if you get if from a lfs, check out rapps he has barred and colored juvies, my advice would be to by a few and choose the one you like best when they get larger or just go for one of the wild ones

 

[BlueKiller82]

Thanks guys, I had planned to order from Either Rapps or FishFarm as I had heard of the crossed ones stores like petsmart are selling. I also thought about getting about 4 of them letting them grow and possibly keeping 1-2, depending on how many i can keep in one tank.

Whats the bare minimum for a pair?

I have heard of convicts living with them, do you think my Honduran Redpoints could also live with one having suitable hiding? Any other recommendations on Tankmates?

Thanks Again.

 

[Dasmopar]

if you get a male and a female they are going to breed. If they breed they are not going to let anything in the tank with them including your hand, syphon tube, ect . lol I say do it man. I have had red devils before and they are very cool pets. I have been able to keep females together but males will fight to the death in a small tank like a 75 if there is a female to fight over.

 

[BlueKiller82]

So if I got a bunch and then chose one good one to keep, what could i keep with one Midas?

 

[cornbread_5]

other cichlid around the same aggression level and size also i would raise them up together when they small, you could try a losseli or freddy, maybe a texas, true true red terror , along that line

 

[Muske]

Tankmates probally depend on tank size....

I had a little guy (4") w/ a Texas, pair of cons, Fla. gar, and a couple of small cats in a 90. Didn't work and got rid of the RD after about a week of terror. I have seen them the exact opposite and do quite well w/ other large Cichlids and even a tank of Tinfiols and SD's. If you are looking to get a pair the will best in a solo tank...

 

[BlueKiller82]

Seems like it would be a hit or miss on the tankmate part then. It wont be for a couple months but im just trying to get all the info i can on them before purchasing.

Are they a messy fish, like oscars are messy pigs?

Thanks!!

 

[big dovii]

imo dont put anything with a midas,
i had one in my 230 and he would fight and destroy almost everthing
except for my 16" jag who couldnt even keep him in its place.
they seem to make a mess of everything