Red Side Cichlid

Remarks: Males will develop a nuchal hump in the forehead region. There are some regional variations in color for this species as well. Some believe that Amphilophus istlanus is a naturally occurring hybrid, but so far genetic results are inconclusive. They are very aggressive and should not be housed with anything more timid in nature.

Scientific Name: Amphilophus istlanus

Common Name: Red Side Cichlid

Max Size: 14"

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids.

Tank Mate Options:

• Jack Dempsey Cichlid
• Green Texas Cichlid
• Electric Blue Jack Dempsey