What are the Differences between keeping Male or Female Red Devils at single Wet Pets

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[h=2]What are the Differences between keeping Male or Female Red Devils at single Wet Pets[/h]
Hello Everyone!

first let me start by saying I am new to this forum, and I'm glad I've finally joined the MFK forums community!
My first question here is regarding my 75 gallon aquarium. After keeping and breeding many different species of south and central american cichlids, I've decided I want to have this tank be home to a single "Wet Pet". The Amphilophus Labiatus was my first obvious choice. I've been told that a female Red Devil would be great for a single inhabitant in this size tank, and that a male is also an option (but female would fit better i suppose). But aside from that, I'm very curious about whether it is more interesting to keep a male red devil over a female? Will females be as personable and "owner interactive" as a male red devil will be? Would a single female be more skittish than a single Male, or would neither be skittish? I would just love some info about this and any and all opinions are welcome!

Thanks guys,
Chris​
 
i prefer the males. Male will be fine in 75 as they get around 12 inches.Male and females will both be interactive with you.
 
True Labiatus dont get nuchal humps that are very big. The Midas gets a hump, the RD gets a bump. LOL Either one will be fine in a 75 gal. My male is 13".
 
MonsterCichlids75 said:
alright cool, will all males develop a large nuchal hump?
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in comparison to females, the males should be more robust and bigger and of course grow bigger hump than females. The head is a sign of an adapted and dominant fish. In comparison to females, males WILL have a bigger head.
 
Ok very cool thanks everyone! So in terms of personality and how interactive the fish is, both males and female will act the same? An example of what i dont want would be this...A good friend of mine has a male and female Jaguar and has also had personal experience with male and female red tiger motas. With both of these species he had, it was clear that the males were more interactive. The males (esspecially the Jag) would flare up when you went close to the tank and beg at the surface and even let you give it a little pat on the side lol. The female however, ducked for cover when you approched the tank and were much more skittish and nervous. Is this the case with Devils?
 
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