He will grow big an quickly and needs the space. When he is full grown you will see he needs the bigger tank.
False. Males of both species grow "bumps" (actually called a nuchal hump) on their heads. What you have is most likely a hybrid between the two, unless you bought it directly from a reputable breeder (they've been cross bred to the point where it is very difficult to obtain a pure specimen of either species wihtout having to just order one from someone like Jeff Rapps). The only somewhat obvious difference between an RD and a Midas is the shape of the mouth; an RD's mouth is much more pointed than that of a Midas.dadecountyalan;4734357; said:the ones with the bump on the head though are midas cichlids.
close but no cigar