Red Terror

Remarks: Red Terror Cichlids (Mesoheros festae) are large, aggressive, and should not be kept with anything smaller than 7". Males grow larger than females and turn a bright orange color, while females retain their juvenile pattern of red and black stripes - a stunning pair! In order to try your hand at breeding them, it is recommended that you raise 6 juveniles together and allow a pair to form naturally.

Scientific Name: Mesoheros festae

Common Name: Red Terror

Max Size: 20"

pH: 5.5-8.0

Hardness: Moderate

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Large South American cichlids, large catfish, large plecos, large tetras

Tank Mate Options:

• Tiger Oscar
• Green Severum
• L333 Porto de Moz