Mayan Red Terror Cichlid. Cichlids. In the wild red terror cichlid is encountered in waters located in the West of South America from Río Esmeraldas river (Ecuador) to Río Tumbes river basin (Peru). She'll top out around 8" in 18-24 months from now. "Welcome to McDonald's, may I take your order?" When they are shipped, these fish are usually about 1.5” long. "Yes Ma'am. Im just Not 100% sure this time and would like some of your opinions! Definitely not for the inexperienced aquarist. Our family’s farm is indeed shipping Livestock & Plants proactively! Order a box of happiness Today! Broken lateral line and turquoise ring on the tail are diagnostic; general coloration includes 6-8 bars that can be faint or dark; body color varies greatly in intensity sometimes with bright red on the chin, throat, and breast; has both spiny and soft dorsal fins and a rounded caudal fin. That is a female. MFK Member. they had a beautiful pair of Trimac Cichlids labeled as Flower horns the other day which i corrected them on. Males of the species have very elongated dorsal and anal fins. Amphilophus urophthalmus is the latin name. The male fish will have blue dots on its body. Maybe if you found a reputable breeder. What are the chances that the online cichlids also turn out to be mayan cichlids instead of red terror?? pH:6.8 to 7.0. dH: 2 to 18o. The Mayan Cichlid also has a broken lateral line and 6-8 vertical bars on its body which can vary in color and vibrancy. 4 years ago. The colours of Mayan Cichlids in breeding dress may also vary slightly. now my LFS is very reliable they have respect for me and i have respect for them. Shop our extensive listings for Central American cichlids now! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mayan Red Terror Cichlid Live Freshwater Aquarium Fish at the best online prices at eBay! An excellent fish, should be kept as male and female in larger tanks when they reach sizes 20+ cm. Please ask if you need to know the current size. The fish feeds mainly near the bottom with crustac… It also can be seen as invading species in Singapore waters. You can keep their colors vibrant by feeding them live foods that are high in vitamin A. thanks all! This species can get up to 12 inches long in the wild, and some owners have gotten theirs to surpass 10 inches in big home tanks. True Red Terror vs. False (Mayan): The Festae is usually confused with the Mayan cichlid (Amphilophus urophthalmus). How to Catch Mayan Cichlid You can catch almost any mojarra species using a 2lb test line but go for a 4lb to 6lb one if you are fishing heavy cover which will usually be the case. This is a question too often ignored in my humble opinion. bluedempsey Blue Tier VIP. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. They are both super aggressive and territorial, and a 6' tank just isn't enough territory for 2 aggressive cichlids that get really large. It is very red in color and has black and blue areas on the dorsal fin. You can distinguish between the male and female fish, the size being the first factor. Very active and will make a grea… We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. They are great fish, but are extremely aggressive!!! Also goes by Mayan cichlid and Uro. I bought a small 1in 'Red Terror' from my LFS quite some time ago. Origin: Mexico to Central America. Festae - aka "Red Terror" - reach sizes upwards of 50 cm (female) and 38 cm (male). pH:6.8 to 7.0. dH: 2 to 18o. Temp:77-84F Red Terrors become sexually mature at about 3 to 4 inches in length and will begin to show different coloration's, with the females retaining the look of the juvenile Red Terror while the male will lose the the black bars and develop a light iridescent green body, with a reddish blush to the throat and belly areas. I got them when they were only about two inches long. Please read our Shipping Schedule for details. If you are a breeder (either commercially or as a hobbyist who gives away young fish to other hobbyists) then you will need the resources to move fish into breeding tanks in order to maximize the yield of fry that will grow up either for sale or to give them away. $6. Got one to sell? A minimum of at least 75 gallons is advisable for a pair. Largest measured by Commission scientists was 12.6 inches and weighed 1.5 pounds, but may reach larger sizes as the IGFA world record is listed at 15 inches and 2.5 pounds; maximum reported age is 7 years. Food: New Life Spectrum “Cichlid Formula” found under Fish Foods. pH:6.8 to 7.0 by Nano Cichlids » Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:23 pm, by Nano Cichlids » Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:24 pm, by Nano Cichlids » Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:30 pm, by marinerm10 » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:00 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests, Discussion regarding only Central American Cichlid species. For now i have a question regarding the confusion between Red Terrors and the Mayan cichlids. I don't think it would be a good idea to put a Festae (red terror) with a jag in a 125G as adults, regardless of gender. Mayan Cichlid, Mexican Mojarra, Mojarra Castarrica Synonyms Nandopsis urophthalmus Sexing Among fish of the same age, the males tend to be a bit larger than the females. Apr 6, 2005 1,305 1 343 38 Monster's r us. For now i have a question regarding the confusion between Red Terrors and the Mayan cichlids. Beautiful Convict Parrot Cichlid Fish 1-2 Inches Imported From Thailand. dH: 2 to 18o Mayan Red Terror Cichlid Size is about 1 - 1.5 inches or so. That is a False Red Terror, not the true one. Origin: Mexico to Central America Temp:77-84F. now my LFS is very reliable they have respect for me and i have respect for them. From what I've read, your chances of getting the wrong one again are pretty good since even the fish farms seem to be distributing them as the wrong species. Species Status Nonnative; View All Species ; Appearance. Get it in front of 160+ million buyers. Size: Males: up to 18” in wild, Females up to 12”. favorite this post Dec 23 RED TERROR FESTAE CICHLID FRY 1" + $6 (orc > Fountain Valley) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. We have 380-aquariums with lots-and-lots of popular aquarium fish plus lots-and-lots of rare fish! I think it's a pretty nice fish myself. ❤️, Cichlids – African Cichlids Aquarium Fish, Cichlids – New World Cichlids Aquarium Fish, Labyrinth Fish – Betta, Gourami, Badis, Paradise Fish, Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp, Crayfish & Lobsters. Are you keeping tropical fish as a hobbyist or as a breeder? It is also one of the most abundant fish in angler catches in some Everglades canals (Shafland et al. We consider ourselves to be the link between the world's best sources of fish and the world best customers. Common Name(s): Mayan Cichlid, 'False' Red Terror: Geo. A much larger aquarium will be required if you plan on keeping them with other large fish. The scales of the Blue Acara have a blue-green iridescent sheen giving the fish a blush tinge. Even the largest one has a small mouth so use a small hook or it may get ripped off as the fish bites. I bought a small 1in 'Red Terror' from my LFS quite some time ago. Jul 21, 2019 - Mayan cichlids for sale (Mayaheros urophthalmus) online with expedited shipping. These fish have a unique look, which features red and gold coloring, as well as eight black bands that run up and down the length of its body. $37.95. I stick to the cichlid section on Aquaria Central. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. i understand this mistake as they were young when given to them and had nothing but the sellers word to live on. So all the massive cichlids like the Wolf cichlid and Umbee cichlids just aren’t reasonable choices because even though they are perfect wet pet material, they just get WAY to big for most cichlid keepers. Sep 20, 2005 #5 this is a complete guess but i'm leaning toward female that is how mine looked at that size. The Red Terror Mayan Cichlid is of Mexican origins, and is known by the scientific name Amphilophus urophthalmus. This fish is one of the larger cichlids. In about three months they've grown four inches. $24.95. Origin: South Mexico, Guatemala: Diet: Omnivore: Gender Differences: Monomorphic: Breeding: Substrate Spawner: Temperament: Aggressive: Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive: Maximum Size: 12" Temperature: 72 - 80°F: pH: 6.8 - 8.2: Water Hardness: Hard: Difficulty: 2 I stick to the cichlid section on Aquaria Central. The Mayan, like its cousins, the Peacock Bass and Oscars, are Cichlids and all have a spot on their tail. Mayan Cichlid. Minimum quantity for “Terror – Red Terror Mayan Cichlid” is 6. Red Terrors often reach the maximum size of about 18″, males being 16″ – 18″ and females being around 13″ – 14″. Ill be posting some of my other Central American and Southern American Cichlids. The sides of the Acara Cichlid have six horizontal black bars with a black blotch around the fifth bar. 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