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Common Name: Arrow Cichlid
Profile Credit: Jason_S
Photo Credit: AquaMojo
Size: ~6-7" for females and ~8-9" for males
pH: ~7.0 to 7.8. Provided you properly acclimate them, they should accept a wider range of ph.
Minimum Recommended Tank Size: 75 gallons
Native Location: Central America--more specifically Lake Apoyo, Nicaragua
Temperature: 72-80F. This species is very tolerant of a fairly wide range in temp provided extremes are avoided. It is important to note that the fish's metabolism will increase at higher temperatures meaning they will grow slightly faster and become more aggressive/territorial at higher temps.
Diet: Omnivore. In the aquarium, this species should be provided with a varied diet of pellets, food sticks and live/frozen/freeze dried foods.
Breeding: A pair will form at approx. 4-5". The female will guard the eggs/fry while the male will guard the surrounding area. Once paired, this fish will dilligently guard the eggs/fry and can injure or kill any fish that gets too close to the nesting area.
Gender Differences: Males will grow larger than females and will grow larger nuchal humps.
Aggression: A very aggressive and territorial fish. Tankmates should be chosen very carefully and only added in tanks at least 6' long. This is reported to be the most belligerent and aggressive of the Red Devil Complex.
Notes: This species is one member of the Red Devil Complex. The other species that make up this group are Amphilophus citrinellum (Midas cichlid) and Amphilophus labiatum (Red Devil). These 3 species have always been the accepted members of this complex, but species such as Amphilophus hogaboomorus and Amphilophus amarillo could also belong in the 'complex' as well as they are also very closely related species.
This species does not have an orange/red coloration like the Midas or Red Devil. It's bland overall coloration and aggressiveness are the reasons it has only recently been introduced to the hobby.
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