Want to see videos of other South/Central American Cichlids? Check out these care videos! Oscar Breeding and Care: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yoN9y4J6bKx2h6A Geophagus Tapajos Breed and Care: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lomtsW2coF-VfYI Geophagus Steindachneri Breeding and Care: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2pyM3mGKiHWUkoI Severum Breeding and Care: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2aSLsH-DoaSQoYo
@JasmineTurnbull-o3b
Жыл бұрын
How do u pick a male as a young fish at a shop pls? I'm in Australia so not able to source from where you are
@SergioMarmeleira
5 ай бұрын
Try yukyyjhjyyjyjjyyku🎉iiyjjy e. /u
@davidadkins8805
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my tank busters years ago too. Now I’m into smaller cichlids and dwarfs. My experience is all the cichlids have personality which is enjoyable and easy to attach too. Jason love the topics, keep them coming. Again love Joanna’s decorating skills.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. They always look like they are thinking about something (usually food and attacking someone else), but at least they are thinking. Haha
@urban_wire_media_network
Ай бұрын
These are truly beautiful fish....red devils and midas cichlids are my personal favorites and I currently have 2 midas and 2 red devils. They have definitely been rewarding to have
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Ай бұрын
Nice!
@Cichlid_4_ever
Жыл бұрын
I love these guys!! My male Timmy is gorgeous and very sociable and when kept by themselves they get even more personable !!
@justinstuart8382
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Clear speaking and very informative 👍🏼
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andywoodscichlids2942
5 жыл бұрын
Well made video with good information. Central America cichlids are my passion. Love there character and personality, especially all the amphilophus species. Happy fishkeeping to you sir from the UK.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Andy Woods Thank you! I can certainly see why you like them!
@DukeCityAquariums
5 жыл бұрын
What a great story Jason...it was really cool being able to watch the footage from the beginning great video as always 👍👍
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
It's funny because they are some of the few fish in the fish room where I have that much documentation. I guess I really love them! Haha
@timsmith7279
5 жыл бұрын
Midas Cichlids tend to have a larger nuchal hump than the Red Devil and comes in a more variety of colors
@Mr3Thousand
4 жыл бұрын
My brother was telling me 7 of his fish were dead so I went over to investigate. Sure enough spotted the culprit Red Devil I said you got a straight killer in your tank. I had to take him and put him in one of my empty tanks. Thanks for the video Jason!!!!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to take him!
@04poppop
3 жыл бұрын
George is Cool Hand Luke, my hero!! Salute to George!!
@frankwilfrath7908
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason I just picked up a small group of 7 from Fish Farm in Georgia. They are in a 75 gallon. Probably about 1.5"-2". Central American Cichlids are my favorite. My goal is to sometimes keep several in an indoor pond.
@thelifeaquaticwithrobbull2930
5 жыл бұрын
I want one so bad, but it's that jump from finding a spot for a 4ft tank to finding a spot for a 6ft that is so prohibitive. The nuchal hump is pretty epic. But honestly, pretty much all my cichlids behave similarly to Roger. When I walk in the room the subdominant fish all emerge from their caves, and this might sound insane to people who don't keep cichlids, but it's like a truce is called and all the fish lose interest in chasing each other and all come to the front of the tank. All but the tank boss (a largish Cobalt Zebra Mbuna I inherited with the tank) will take food from my hand, and depending on the day most are comfortable enough to let me pet them. They certainly like to peck at my arms during water changes. I guess that's just a long winded way of saying that all cichlids seem to have abundant personality, I think it's just a matter of how much time you have to interact with the fish, and given that's my only tank that has cichlids in it, I do tend to spend a lot of time interacting with those fish. Another great vid that is tempting me to play more fish tank tetris in an attempt to find room for a 6x2x2 :)
@Salted.vegekaible
4 жыл бұрын
My red devils just bred today and they are only like a good 6 to 8 inches. They will continue breeding every like year or half a year for like the rest of their lives so consider that when keeping big central american cichlids.
@michaelgoodwin4083
3 жыл бұрын
If you were in the UK I would give you one if you could tank it. I have 25 amd im in the UK and I was told them were convicts but 2 years later they defo aint. L
@MakoyUnggoy
11 ай бұрын
@@michaelgoodwin4083 Do you still keep them now?
@kristenwinter8157
5 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful. I just came from your video from today. I haven’t seen cichlids like these ones yet. I really like roger. Can’t wait until next year to set up my tank. Until then I’m going to continue to do my research on cichlids. I love this video it shows from babies to adults.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
They are such great fish!
@CraigersFish
5 жыл бұрын
Jason I really appreciate and enjoy the educational fish species videos you produce. It is refreshing to watch your videos, and not feel like I'm watching an infomercial for some new aquarium product.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you being here!
@tropicalgems7243
5 жыл бұрын
I like/love how a species can get attached to their owner.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@saw06c
5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding profile video. Learned a lot for sure . Thank you for all your hard work in producing this quality videos. Love the fact that they are short and sweet vids
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
@saw06c
5 жыл бұрын
I was at aquashella at Dallas, at the time I was not familiar with your channel ,I would have loved to pick your brain to get some great advice .
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I'll see you again at another event!
@occichlids1700
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! You struck gold with Roger!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
3 жыл бұрын
Ya, I really like him!
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Great chronology. Thanks for the time it took to create.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dripllc5088
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Is the sponge filter the only filtration in this tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, the only thing in the 75 gallon tank in this video were two sponge filters.
@oatmilll
5 жыл бұрын
Sir u always come up with some new and interesting videos. 😁
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Zachary360Games
5 жыл бұрын
It’s so cool how they go through their color morphs as they grow up.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I find that interesting too!
@NiX_aKi
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome documentary! Usually if cichlids grow up together they tolerate each other especially when they pair up, you can expect excellent parenting.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I agree. I have pretty good luck when I buy them young and let them form their hierarchy early.
@intergalacticmuffin7071
4 ай бұрын
Got 2 of these about 9 or 10 inch live with my other cichlids, Oscars, severums, green terors etc no issues the ale occasionally chases if he is being grumpy but never seen him bite any of the others.
@seanootd3406
5 жыл бұрын
Another great video mate really shows what to expect while ill probably Never keep large fish still enjoyed the profile
@MotörheadMickey
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, here's a question for you: -What weight of stones would you say is optimum for a 50gal corner tank with about 3 inches of sand? I know it's nothing to do with this video but it just came to mind as I was watching your tank set up here.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
That is a good question. I'm not exactly sure because I haven't had that tank configuration. I would go on the lighter side because corner tanks and bow fronts seem to have a lot more stress on the seals.
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
2 жыл бұрын
awesome video
@Raskolnikov634
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. Maybe you could help give me advice. I want to get a Midas or red devil for my 6 ft 135 gallon tank with about 40-45 African cichlids (mostly juveniles with 3 full size adults). Do you think it’s a bad idea with this size tank, or is it worth a try?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
3 жыл бұрын
Usually it doesn't work out. That being said I have the female in this video in a peacock tank and it has worked out for quite some time. I had a male from this group in a 125 with peacocks and he had to be removed - he was brutal!
@Raskolnikov634
3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for your response. Do female Red Devils/Midas tend to be less aggressive than males? I’ve found a ~8inch red devil female that I’m told is peaceful with her tank mates, but my tank has sizes ranging from 2-6inches. Do you think this would put the smaller ones in danger of being eaten?
@Amazing324-i9v
4 жыл бұрын
Men so beautiful fish,reminds me of my old flowerhorn back then😎
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@unknownreef418
Жыл бұрын
How long would you say a 40 breeder would be sufficient for a grow out tank? Planning projects in the fishroom and will have a 40 breeder available with a 75 gallon free in several months.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Maybe 4-6 months?
@unknownreef418
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thinking of getting one and may wait until a 75 is available.
@jhengis1971
Жыл бұрын
Does sponge filter (less surface agitation) trigger spawning? Will they spawn with high filtration and high surface agitation?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
I haven't noticed it to matter?
@ruturaj47
4 жыл бұрын
I love Rodger, what did you do the fry? It's a wonder bristle nose survived with him.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
We were able to sell most of the fry.
@upnorth1511
5 жыл бұрын
Great job and awesome fish
@julianrodriguez5515
2 жыл бұрын
How long would they guard their babies? And when would you get them out
@PrimeTimeAquatics
2 жыл бұрын
They will guard them until a new batch is coming. I would remove them at about .5”.
@GODISLOVE-lx5dm
3 жыл бұрын
Love ur Midas!!
@lambisi
5 жыл бұрын
The Red Devils dominate the lakes of Puerto Rico. The local biologist wants to stock the lake with the large species of Amazonian bass to thin them out. We have the smaller Peacock bass. The bigger Peacocks are between 4 and 6 pounds. What amazed me was how good the Red Devils are to eat, one of the best tasting freshwater fish I have ever ate.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Never actually thought about eating them. : -)
@jess3625
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! They are gorgeous!!
@zligajzila8019
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, is the aquarium 145x60x55h cm (120 gallons) enough for one pair of Midas for life?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
2 жыл бұрын
It should be ok
@dailodai9586
4 жыл бұрын
i use the fry as feeders for other bigger frys. and give them to who ever wants them and or trade with lfs for fish food. i have pair that breeds every three months.
@lixly8070
5 жыл бұрын
Jason do you have a video on baby brine or what do you feed fry?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I do - here you go:kzitem.info/news/bejne/ppeJtHV6rIZzZG0
@JasmineTurnbull-o3b
Жыл бұрын
Advice on keeping them as I want one bad😊
@sallyjjdavis
4 жыл бұрын
i also find red devils attain their adult colours far quicker than midas and are also not as round and tall bodied right from a young age
@naushad26100
5 жыл бұрын
What you feed this great Cichlids... I had also One pair
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I feed them Hikari food sticks, blood worms, brine shrimp and flake food as well.
@markluisbasas4148
5 жыл бұрын
They're beautiful
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rx456
4 жыл бұрын
Do you ship 2 india.. Ive never really seen them in india.. Really wanna mix these with my parrots
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry - I don't ship fish.
@beauburkhalter6602
5 жыл бұрын
definitely not Red Devils because true amphilophus labiatus have huge lips from about 2 inches and up most Midas or red devil cichlids you see are a cross between the two. Those are still really beautiful fish. Thanks for the vids Jason
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
epic rc guy I agree with you!
@JasmineTurnbull-o3b
Жыл бұрын
Links to more videos of Roger Pls😊
@sunstingwill7470
3 жыл бұрын
i'm from vietnam and i like the video about cichlids but can you add Vietnamese subtitles so that i can absorb your knowledge better
@cliffwalsh2728
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason . Any chance you might have a bunch of fry or juveniles available ? I have a 180 I'd like to fill. Hope to chat with you soon. Or I'll see you at a meeting . Thank you for your time Cliff
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I have like 25 fry at about 2" left. If you are going to be at a GCCA or Greenwater meeting just let me know how many you want.
@cliffwalsh2728
4 жыл бұрын
Emailed you
@cliffwalsh2728
4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics . Between me and my Friend John we where looking to get them all. If possible. We have looking for a while for a color like yours. I'd like to come get them asap . Very excited sorry so many replies 😜
@matthewzito6130
5 жыл бұрын
I've heard that most Red Devils in the hobby are actually hybrids with some Midas Cichlid DNA. I'm not sure if the same is true for Midas Cichlids.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Ya, I think it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine if what one is getting is a purebred.
@Buttikoferiii
4 жыл бұрын
Matthew Zito yeah, we call them midevils
@michaelgoodwin4083
3 жыл бұрын
I have 25 midas cichlids in a 400 litre tank. They are jist over a year old now but I can't give them away. Im in the UK and if anyone in the UK could help with my situation then I'd really appreciate it. Thank you and great very informative video.
@GODISLOVE-lx5dm
3 жыл бұрын
I take one Midas lol
@MakoyUnggoy
11 ай бұрын
wherabouts are you?
@andlerswetpets2434
4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a update on Roger
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, we lost him after they had fry. The fry were eating off his mucus coat and he wouldn't eat. Tried to separate him in a different tank, but he wouldn't go back on food. Very sad.
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
2 жыл бұрын
can i keep a pair in a 75 or is a 125 better
@PrimeTimeAquatics
2 жыл бұрын
A 125 would probably work out better long term, but a 75 gallon is usually ok for a while.
@Designerblunts
4 жыл бұрын
What's the temperature in the tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
About 78 degrees
@Designerblunts
4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for the reply
@surajsinghno1573
2 жыл бұрын
Does this fish mate with female severum and parrot fish
@PrimeTimeAquatics
2 жыл бұрын
I suppose it’s possible. I have seen so interesting crosses with large SA/CA cichlids.
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
Жыл бұрын
not with the severum but parrots and Midas can easily hybridize
@willpanes7692
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, what nice looking cichlids could I keep with my blue scars in a 55 gallon
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
My guess is they would kill just about everything else in a 55 gallon. A lot of people just keep one in a 75 gallon or get a really large tank and overstock it so the fish don't kill each other. : -)
@willpanes7692
5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics sorry I meant blue acara
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
Жыл бұрын
@@willpanes7692 angelfish, keyhole cichlids, apistos or Bolivian rams could work, acaras can get bullied by more aggressive cichlids especially in smaller setups
@adamsantos5737
4 жыл бұрын
I love my red devil, I obtained jim on father's day. He is only 2 inches and resides in a 30 gallon, my plan is to gain a 75 to 90 gallon for him, I believe it's a male, although still to young to determine...
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
So cool! They are such personable fish.
@jordanciulla4721
Жыл бұрын
I had a large male Midas who was unbelievably aggressive. He would slam into the tank if you even walked in the room. He was in a 90 gallon and systematically killed all of my bristlenose plecos.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Ya, they can certainly do that!
@dariogheller
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@davidcolter3735
5 жыл бұрын
Hey are you saleing your Midas fry.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I will be, but only at local swaps and auctions this fall (GCCA and Greenwater). : -)
@andlerswetpets2434
4 жыл бұрын
Are any of your Midas for sale
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
Right now I only sell at local swaps and auctions in the Chicagoland area.
@jwos9450
4 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located? Chicago? I don’t see any contact info on your page?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
We don't have a store front.
@jwos9450
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any midas offspring from that Nice male available?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be bringing some to the GCCA swap on the 1st of December!
@jwos9450
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’ll look for ya!
@TimTheWingsFan
Жыл бұрын
My Midas might be the biggest gluttons I've ever kept in my 15 years of fish keeping lol
@dustinsmall5759
5 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking about getting a 150 and getting one or two
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Dustin Small They are really cool!
@divyakanthdivyakanth7915
3 жыл бұрын
Sir r u shop keeper or hobbyist
@PrimeTimeAquatics
3 жыл бұрын
A hobbyist that likes to breed fish too. :-)
@divyakanthdivyakanth7915
3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics means u dont sell fishes
@happyeggroll5267
5 жыл бұрын
I've had RDs in my family for 20+ years. Even un a 200gallon they would often eat their babies. All of them. We managed to raise 40 of them up to 8inches and then the dad (aka "King") would attack them and momma killing all but one child. His name is "Lucky".. and I had to donate King to local pet shop. He went in the big boy fish tank. Great parents when they want to be.. but also has no problem with Oden like tendencies.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Mine haven't eaten in weeks. They just sit there and let the babies pick at them. Ahhhhh
@yungshrimpeggfooyung
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite
@Geneticlyinsane1
5 жыл бұрын
Couldnt be more timely , picked up a 3 inch midas yesterday , got plenty of big tanks with other big cichlids to experiment who is happy living with who but also plan B of it living on its own , at what sort of size did they show signs to sex them ( the males hump etc etc ) And yea super clutches of aggressive cichlids can be a right hassle to deal with , just had a pair of juvenile Jags drop hundreds of fry
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
That is too funny - your face probably looked like mine. Surprise, happy, then - what the heck am I going to do with all these fish!!! Haha : -)
@sharkaroid
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's nice to add that these fish are so aggressive when breeding that they can keep their fry untouched even from fully-grown peacock bass, as I have seen in São Paulo's public aquarium.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Ana Clara Forcelli Bet that was a cool tank to see!
@cvidales72
5 жыл бұрын
If you sold them I would buy love Midas cichlids and all American cichlids
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
They will eventually make their way to Chicagoland swaps and auctions. : -)
@cvidales72
5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics the only bad thing is I live in Texas is there a website
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Right now I don't ship fish. : -(
@cvidales72
5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics aw man 😔
@chickennedycute8334
5 жыл бұрын
Can i keep one red devil or midas at 55 gallon tank with 2 parrot fish?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
My guess is the Red Devil or Midas will eventually kill off anything else in the tank. Usually, when keeping them with other fish you have to do what was done at the beginning of this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/o6SZuGyqcpyZkpg
@kristenwinter8157
5 жыл бұрын
That is a lot of babies wow 500
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Ya, they are great parents!
@bernandoturner4840
2 жыл бұрын
Oscarfish are Aggressive towards other fish.. Especially if they were raised that way..😉
@rainraptor6501
5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else see the female midas cichlid spit out one of its own dead babies at 9:28 😂
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
They frequently pick them up from one area and spit them out somewhere else (they are usually alive though) : -).
@oatmilll
5 жыл бұрын
1st comment
@badninjaa952
4 жыл бұрын
My 7 inch midas ate a 3 inch cardinal spider in one go 😂
@firescott1905
5 жыл бұрын
He look like a flower Horn in a way
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
For sure - with that big nuchal hump. : -)
@04poppop
3 жыл бұрын
Not George but Roger, sorry
@PrimeTimeAquatics
3 жыл бұрын
He was a great fish!
@tympanum59
5 жыл бұрын
might be good to have a cave the female can retreat to..........roger could easily killher and I have heard it happens sometimes
@PrimeTimeAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
She has one - they built a giant structure that only she can get in to (buried a fake wood thing that she can get in to). Glad they did the work. : -)
@tvshowsnmovies1234
3 жыл бұрын
keep em alone- it killed all my africans and the pet store said it was something else(it was tiny there and looked different) it grew up and we knew what it was and before u knew it all fish were dead after one night because of breeding 2 months in
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