Red Terror Cichlid

🔥 Red Terror Cichlid (Cichlasoma festae)
Add intense colour and commanding presence to your aquarium with the powerful Red Terror Cichlid. Cichlasoma festae Famous for its fiery orange-red coloration and highly territorial personality, the Red Terror is one of the most striking large South American cichlids available in the hobby. Mature males develop bold red and black patterning, while females often display even brighter colouration during breeding.

Intelligent, highly interactive, and full of attitude, Red Terror Cichlids are best suited to experienced aquarists with spacious aquariums and carefully planned tank mates.

🌿 Why Choose Red Terror Cichlid?
🎨 Brilliant red, orange, and black colouration
🐠 Large, intelligent, and highly interactive cichlid
🌿 Impressive showcase fish for large aquariums
⭐ Strong personality with commanding presence
🪨 Enjoys caves, rocks, driftwood, and territory building

In a large aquarium, Red Terror Cichlids actively patrol their territory and often interact directly with their owners during feeding and maintenance.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Cichlasoma festae
📛 Common Name: Red Terror Cichlid
🏠 Tank Size: 400L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~25–35 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Aggressive and territorial
🍽️ Diet: Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, live foods
👥 Group Size: Best kept singly or as bonded pairs

Red Terror Cichlids thrive in spacious aquariums with strong filtration, large caves, rocks, driftwood, and clearly defined territories.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable only for carefully planned large cichlid aquariums with robust tank mates such as large severums, oscars, silver dollars, or similarly sized aggressive cichlids. Avoid small or peaceful fish.

⚠️ Important Notes
This species becomes highly territorial with age, especially during breeding. Excellent filtration, regular maintenance, and careful tankmate selection are essential.

A fantastic choice for experienced UK aquarists wanting a bold, high-impact cichlid with incredible colour and dominant personality.