WaelSaikaly - 2012-04-30 I have four relatively small parrots living in a 200 liters tank, I brought a Red Devil that is bigger than them. would the Red Devil hurt the parrot if I put it in the same tank?
Tammie - 2012-04-16 Need help, I got a Red Devil Cichlid almost a year ago, it has grown large, about a week ago the fish started to move the stones around to make a steep incline. Now there is a small white item coming out the bottom of it....ok, I have three other Cichlids in the tank, I do not however know the sex of any of them, Is this fish a female and is it trying to lay eggs now and if so how will they grow, will they hatch into fish or will the eggs die off? Need help and if I need to call someone that deals with breeding fish? Thank you Please email me at niterythm_1@yahoo.com ASAP
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-04-17 What are the other fish in the tank?
Catherine - 2012-04-23 My Red Devil Citty is 5 years old and is about 12 inches. He is in a 55 gal tank, his room mate is a 10 inches Picasimus. They live very well together. I do have Sponge Bob and his house in the tank and Citty will knock them over and bury them under the stones. We hand feed him, but do not put your hands in the tank, he will draw blood....leaves a mark....plan on putting him in a 100 gal tank,
josue - 2011-07-30 Can r.d. be with/ oscars, arowanas, fresh water moray eel, pleco, red tail cat, bala shark, mystic shark, motoro sting ray, red ear slider turtle, severum, parrot cichlid, discus, frontosa, pacu, dog tooth cichlid, clown knife, black ghost and jewel cichlid in a 150 gal.?
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Red Devil Lover - 2011-08-09 To be quite honest, I already think your tank is over populated you have some big fish in there. Adding a Red Devil will only cause him/her and the other fish stress.
Tank Dwellers - 2011-11-06 Your tank is capable of handling 50-60 fish you should be fine. My breeder keeps around 150-170 fish in his 240 gal.
bill - 2011-12-20 No, Defintely No, a single pacu,red tail catfish,clown knife fish or arowana would be to big for that tank each requiring 500 gallons, 2000 for the red tail catfish. A few serveums or parrot cichlids would be okay in that tank. Some fontosas by themselves would be okay. And a colony of dog tooth cichlids would be good.6-7 discus with no tank mates would be okay. Red ear sliders are best kept without fish in the tank. A Motoro sting ray would be okay but they are very difficult to keep. 3-4 bala
bill - 2011-12-20 No, Deffintaly No, a single pacu,red tail catfish, mystic shark, clown knife fish or arowana would be to big for that tank each requiring 500 gallons, 2000 for the red tail catfish. A few serveums or parrot cichlids would be okay in that tank. Some fontosas by themselves would be okay. And a colony of dog tooth cichlids would be good.6-7 discus with no tank mates would be okay. Red ear sliders are best kept without fish in the tank. A Motoro sting ray would be okay but they are very difficult to keep. 3-4 Bala sharks would be good. Or one black ghost knife. Or two oscars. Or one red devil. If you put every one of those fish in a 125 gallon none of them could move it would be so crowded!
Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-10 You have a very different grouping of wish. As this guys grow I think you are going to have some issues. I would not add anymore fish. One thing you didn't add is the size of the current tankmates and if you have other tanks to re-home if they out grow the tank.
Todd - 2008-01-08 We have a very large and very active Red Devil called Jim. He is 5 years old and is 32cm (BIG FISH!) He has a fully grown bump on the head and as many other have written is more like a house pet than a fish. Luckily for us when Jim was young he attacked a smaller cichlid that was put in his tank as a test (to see if he could have friends)the smaller cichlid got caught in Jim's mouth and became wedged. For 2 days he swam around with this fish stuck firmly, the dorsal fin had caught in his lips. Jim was taken out of the tank and had to have the smaller fish forcibly removed. Since then Jim will not attack any other fish, he may chase them every now and then but is happy to live in a community tank with around 26 other cichlids. The next largest in the tank is Stripes a Frontosa Cichlid at around 18cm. Jim is a very friendly fish, you can pat him on the bump, run your fingers over his sides and feel his heart beating. He doesn't mind me cleaning the tank as long as I don't move the gravel - it has to be his way. If I move any gravel with the siphon filter he is there within seconds attacking it and after I have finished he will then redecorate the entire tank. Trying to keep a tank your own way is impossible, but a very worthwhile and rewarding fish!
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Alex Burleson - 2012-02-12 That was quite an interesting learning experience for your fish, I'd say!
Lisa Ann Myers-Perry - 2011-03-15 In 2007 I wrote about my Red Devil named Dozer, at that time he was 16 years old and going down hill quickly, but I managed to revive him. He is 20 years old now... A much loved pet all these years. We are on day six now as he nears the end, he has been laying sideways on the bottom of the tank with very labored breathing. It is heartbreaking to watch... he tries to right himself when he sees me, only to fall back down. I cannot do any of the things I've read online to euthanize him, I just wouldn't be able to, he has been in my life 20 years now. I just hope he doesn't feel pain and suffering. I am going to miss him terribly. He is the most interactive fish I've ever known. I was even told he is an old soul that came back to be with me, and must be here to work out something related to a past life. I guess he is still holding on to finish what he came for. I will miss oyu Dozer...
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jimmy - 2011-10-26 I feel for you ,and do understand. My red devil called gatekeeper because he would check out everyone who came in my door,passed away 5 years ago at the age of 21. After his death I mourn along with my wife, as he was a family member. And all of my friends were also very sad. I never got another fish, and turned down offers from friends to give me other fish. Nothing could replace ( gatekeeper) . Well about a 2 months ago a pet store owner and friend of mine.called and said to come look at some very young red devil that a breeder had sold him. There were about 20 in the tank,and all stayed on one side of the tank and did not interact with me accept this one male, who reminded me so much of fish. My friend said that's the one I called you about! I took him home and my wife cried she was so happy at how he acted towards her. When dozer pass take your time, it took me 5 years of no fish , then one day your new dozer will come right to you and hopefully your heart and you will smile again about a fish.
Tank Dwellers - 2011-11-06 WOW! That is remarkable, I feel for you and I hope he crossed over peacefully. I have never heard of a 20 yr old cichlid and I am sure that he reached that ripe old age because of your doting over him. Sorry for your loss.
ulven - 2012-02-22 I am getting a 10 gallon tank with a 6 inch Red Devil in it. (I know, that is so sad). Will it attack my Pleco? They will be living together in a 55 gallon long, possibly with 2 Red Tailed Sharks, too.
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Clarice Brough - 2012-02-26 They could do fine. The Red Devil and the pleco inhabit different areas of the tank and have different feeding habits, so those things help reduce competition. The Red-tailed Sharks however, do inhabit the same area as the Red Devil, and I would be concerned for them. If they are in the tank already, and the tank is large with plenty of decor for territory and hiding places, they may be accepted. But it is still a risk.
daniela - 2011-11-06 My last Red lived 14+ years until I moved to Riverview FL, I lost him now I have a new one..... NEMO. Less than2" but she or he is cool! Yeah. One thing about red devils they keep your attention, they are nice or they are mean, it depends on how much time you spend. So if you decide on a Red be careful because they have their own mind.
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wee2 - 2011-12-26 So curious when they will grow a lumphead as my red devils are 8moths old at 15 cm already but still no lumphead.
Debra - 2011-11-06 I have just set up a 55 gal tank, I would like to have 2 red devils so one won't be lonely. Would they have enough room to be happy?
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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2011-11-06 In general, Red Devils can be fairly aggressive fish and there are no guarantees that two would get along. They can reach 15 inches in length when full-grown and a 55 gallon aquarium would probably not be suitable for two full-grown ones. If you do decide to try to keep two together, I would keep a close eye on them to make sure one doesn't end up bullying and/or killing the other, and keep in mind that as they get larger you may want to obtain a larger aquarium.
Anonymous - 2011-11-07 No
Debra - 2011-11-08 Thank You! I would like to keep a red devil but I would think it would be loney buy its self..What would you suggest for 2 good size fish for a 55 gal ?
bill - 2011-12-20 No red devils are very aggressive, how do you think they got their name? And they have no desire for company , ESPECIALLY other red devils to keep two together you would need something along the lines of a 300 gallon and even then there would probably be some aggression. And if you mean by good size fish a 12-14 inch fish then no only one SLOW moving fish of that size could fit in that tank.
CURTIS - 2011-12-26 NO WAY U WILL NEED A 75 OR MORE. MY PAIR JUST HAD ABOUT 150 FRY, DO U NEED SOME ,FOR FREE HIT ME BACK
Patsi - 2011-12-13 I have a red devil that's almost a year old and a red eared slider that is 3 years old. They both need tank upgrades. I now have a 92 gallon tank and am wondering if I can put them in together?
carl wilkinson - 2011-10-20 Hi I want to find out how to find out if I have I have a rare red devil?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-10-20 You should be able to tell from the photo in the above article or am I missing something in the question? They are beautiful - very agresssive and usually alone because of the agression. They grow to about 15 inches and are gorgeous on their own in an aquarium.
The Red Devil is a beautiful fish, but because it is extremely aggressive, it is usually kept singly as a show specimen!
I have four relatively small parrots living in a 200 liters tank, I brought a Red Devil that is bigger than them. would the Red Devil hurt the parrot if I put it in the same tank?
Need help, I got a Red Devil Cichlid almost a year ago, it has grown large, about a week ago the fish started to move the stones around to make a steep incline. Now there is a small white item coming out the bottom of it....ok, I have three other Cichlids in the tank, I do not however know the sex of any of them, Is this fish a female and is it trying to lay eggs now and if so how will they grow, will they hatch into fish or will the eggs die off? Need help and if I need to call someone that deals with breeding fish? Thank you Please email me at niterythm_1@yahoo.com ASAP
What are the other fish in the tank?
My Red Devil Citty is 5 years old and is about 12 inches. He is in a 55 gal tank, his room mate is a 10 inches Picasimus. They live very well together. I do have Sponge Bob and his house in the tank and Citty will knock them over and bury them under the stones. We hand feed him, but do not put your hands in the tank, he will draw blood....leaves a mark....plan on putting him in a 100 gal tank,
Can r.d. be with/ oscars, arowanas, fresh water moray eel, pleco, red tail cat, bala shark, mystic shark, motoro sting ray, red ear slider turtle, severum, parrot cichlid, discus, frontosa, pacu, dog tooth cichlid, clown knife, black ghost and jewel cichlid in a 150 gal.?
To be quite honest, I already think your tank is over populated you have some big fish in there. Adding a Red Devil will only cause him/her and the other fish stress.
Your tank is capable of handling 50-60 fish you should be fine. My breeder keeps around 150-170 fish in his 240 gal.
No, Defintely No, a single pacu,red tail catfish,clown knife fish or arowana would be to big for that tank each requiring 500 gallons, 2000 for the red tail catfish. A few serveums or parrot cichlids would be okay in that tank. Some fontosas by themselves would be okay. And a colony of dog tooth cichlids would be good.6-7 discus with no tank mates would be okay. Red ear sliders are best kept without fish in the tank. A Motoro sting ray would be okay but they are very difficult to keep. 3-4 bala
No, Deffintaly No, a single pacu,red tail catfish, mystic shark, clown knife fish or arowana would be to big for that tank each requiring 500 gallons, 2000 for the red tail catfish. A few serveums or parrot cichlids would be okay in that tank. Some fontosas by themselves would be okay. And a colony of dog tooth cichlids would be good.6-7 discus with no tank mates would be okay. Red ear sliders are best kept without fish in the tank. A Motoro sting ray would be okay but they are very difficult to keep. 3-4 Bala sharks would be good. Or one black ghost knife. Or two oscars. Or one red devil. If you put every one of those fish in a 125 gallon none of them could move it would be so crowded!
You have a very different grouping of wish. As this guys grow I think you are going to have some issues. I would not add anymore fish. One thing you didn't add is the size of the current tankmates and if you have other tanks to re-home if they out grow the tank.
We have a very large and very active Red Devil called Jim. He is 5 years old and is 32cm (BIG FISH!) He has a fully grown bump on the head and as many other have written is more like a house pet than a fish. Luckily for us when Jim was young he attacked a smaller cichlid that was put in his tank as a test (to see if he could have friends)the smaller cichlid got caught in Jim's mouth and became wedged. For 2 days he swam around with this fish stuck firmly, the dorsal fin had caught in his lips. Jim was taken out of the tank and had to have the smaller fish forcibly removed. Since then Jim will not attack any other fish, he may chase them every now and then but is happy to live in a community tank with around 26 other cichlids. The next largest in the tank is Stripes a Frontosa Cichlid at around 18cm. Jim is a very friendly fish, you can pat him on the bump, run your fingers over his sides and feel his heart beating. He doesn't mind me cleaning the tank as long as I don't move the gravel - it has to be his way. If I move any gravel with the siphon filter he is there within seconds attacking it and after I have finished he will then redecorate the entire tank. Trying to keep a tank your own way is impossible, but a very worthwhile and rewarding fish!
That was quite an interesting learning experience for your fish, I'd say!
In 2007 I wrote about my Red Devil named Dozer, at that time he was 16 years old and going down hill quickly, but I managed to revive him. He is 20 years old now... A much loved pet all these years. We are on day six now as he nears the end, he has been laying sideways on the bottom of the tank with very labored breathing. It is heartbreaking to watch... he tries to right himself when he sees me, only to fall back down. I cannot do any of the things I've read online to euthanize him, I just wouldn't be able to, he has been in my life 20 years now. I just hope he doesn't feel pain and suffering. I am going to miss him terribly. He is the most interactive fish I've ever known. I was even told he is an old soul that came back to be with me, and must be here to work out something related to a past life. I guess he is still holding on to finish what he came for. I will miss oyu Dozer...
I feel for you ,and do understand. My red devil called gatekeeper because he would check out everyone who came in my door,passed away 5 years ago at the age of 21. After his death I mourn along with my wife, as he was a family member. And all of my friends were also very sad. I never got another fish, and turned down offers from friends to give me other fish. Nothing could replace ( gatekeeper) . Well about a 2 months ago a pet store owner and friend of mine.called and said to come look at some very young red devil that a breeder had sold him. There were about 20 in the tank,and all stayed on one side of the tank and did not interact with me accept this one male, who reminded me so much of fish. My friend said that's the one I called you about! I took him home and my wife cried she was so happy at how he acted towards her. When dozer pass take your time, it took me 5 years of no fish , then one day your new dozer will come right to you and hopefully your heart and you will smile again about a fish.
WOW! That is remarkable, I feel for you and I hope he crossed over peacefully. I have never heard of a 20 yr old cichlid and I am sure that he reached that ripe old age because of your doting over him. Sorry for your loss.
I am getting a 10 gallon tank with a 6 inch Red Devil in it. (I know, that is so sad). Will it attack my Pleco? They will be living together in a 55 gallon long, possibly with 2 Red Tailed Sharks, too.
They could do fine. The Red Devil and the pleco inhabit different areas of the tank and have different feeding habits, so those things help reduce competition. The Red-tailed Sharks however, do inhabit the same area as the Red Devil, and I would be concerned for them. If they are in the tank already, and the tank is large with plenty of decor for territory and hiding places, they may be accepted. But it is still a risk.
My last Red lived 14+ years until I moved to Riverview FL, I lost him now I have a new one..... NEMO. Less than2" but she or he is cool! Yeah. One thing about red devils they keep your attention, they are nice or they are mean, it depends on how much time you spend. So if you decide on a Red be careful because they have their own mind.
So curious when they will grow a lumphead as my red devils are 8moths old at 15 cm already but still no lumphead.
I have just set up a 55 gal tank, I would like to have 2 red devils so one won't be lonely. Would they have enough room to be happy?
In general, Red Devils can be fairly aggressive fish and there are no guarantees that two would get along. They can reach 15 inches in length when full-grown and a 55 gallon aquarium would probably not be suitable for two full-grown ones. If you do decide to try to keep two together, I would keep a close eye on them to make sure one doesn't end up bullying and/or killing the other, and keep in mind that as they get larger you may want to obtain a larger aquarium.
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Thank You! I would like to keep a red devil but I would think it would be loney buy its self..What would you suggest for 2 good size fish for a 55 gal ?
No red devils are very aggressive, how do you think they got their name? And they have no desire for company , ESPECIALLY other red devils to keep two together you would need something along the lines of a 300 gallon and even then there would probably be some aggression. And if you mean by good size fish a 12-14 inch fish then no only one SLOW moving fish of that size could fit in that tank.
NO WAY U WILL NEED A 75 OR MORE. MY PAIR JUST HAD ABOUT 150 FRY, DO U NEED SOME ,FOR FREE HIT ME BACK
I have a red devil that's almost a year old and a red eared slider that is 3 years old. They both need tank upgrades. I now have a 92 gallon tank and am wondering if I can put them in together?
Hi I want to find out how to find out if I have I have a rare red devil?
You should be able to tell from the photo in the above article or am I missing something in the question? They are beautiful - very agresssive and usually alone because of the agression. They grow to about 15 inches and are gorgeous on their own in an aquarium.
ditto.