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| Red Terror Cichlid - Cichlasoma festae |
Guayas Cichlid, Harlequin Cichlid
Species name: Cichlasoma festaeSynonym: Amphilophus festae; Herichthys festae; Heros festae; Nandopsis festae
Common name: Guayas Cichlid; Harlequin Cichlid; Red Terror
Family: Cichlidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 40 cm / 16 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Primarily Ecuador and Colombia
Temperament: Aggressive
Company: Cichlasoma festae (Guayas Cichlid) is best kept with toher large cichlids with the same temperament and requirements.
Water parameters: Temperature 25-28°C 76-82°F; pH 7.0 – 7.8
