Midas--Cichlasoma citrinellus

[Barb Okla]

[b]Midas--Cichlasoma citrinellus[/b]

[b]GENERAL INFORMATION:[/b]They can vary greatly in color, from completely red/orange to pure white or usually some where in between. They are very personal fish, usually responding to the owner when you are infront of the tank. Midas are often confused with a Red Devil because they look very similar. You can tell them apart by the shape of the head, Midas have a shorter body length, nose and mouth..


[b]TEMPERMENT:[/b]Mida's are very aggresive, I have kept them in large tanks with minimal aggression but if you wish to keep it in a community it must be the dominate fish or there will be constant fighting. If keeping in a smaller tank(90g and under) it should be alone, or it will most likely kill its tank mates.

[b]ADULT SIZE/GROWTH RATE:[/b]Males are usually a bit larger than femails and display a large hump on the head once reaching adulthood. These fish will reach 15+ inches if kept in a large tank with heavy feeding.

[b]MINIMUM TANK SIZE:[/b]Because of their large size I suggest a tank of at least 18" width, a 75 would be just fine for a single fish. Pairs are touchy because some Midas will not tolerate another in the tank.
Midas by nesting POT Dec 2005:
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Midas with Eggs, mom is  in the nesting pot Dec 2005:
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Young 6 month old Midas juveniles morphing to different colors:
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Barred midas are also a nice varity to any tank:
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