Company: Should only be kept with other fishes of equal size and aggression..
Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚F; pH 6.0 – 7.5
Aquarium setup: Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil) Should be kept in large aquarium that are decorated so that a lot of naturl territorial borders are created. The aquarium should have a lot of free space to swim on. Try to limit the line of site in the aquarium to reduce aggression. Will uproot any planted plants kept in the aquarium.
Feeding: Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil) sometimes accept dry food.
Breeding: Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil) is a substrate spawner and lays their eggs on a flat stone that the pair clean in advance. One spawning results in more then 100 fry. Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil) usually makes good parents.
Picture of a Red Devil - Amphilophus labiatus. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk
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