Red Diamond Phoenix Mammon Cichlid (Cichlasoma sp)

Red Diamond Phoenix Mammon Cichlid (Cichlasoma sp)Red Diamond Phoenix Mammon Cichlid Cichlasoma sp. The rebirth of a classic Central American powerhouse The Red Diamond Phoenix Mammon Cichlid is a modern collectors cichlid a selectively refined line bred for intensity, structure, and presence. Built on the foundation of old world Central American bloodlines, this fish combines a heavy, muscular frame with a glowing red diamond pattern that spreads across the entire body. Under proper lighting the

and quick at feeding time — darting forward with precision rather than bulldozing like larger South American cats

Max Disc Size: Up to 20–24 inches

Males also feature the iconic elongated “sword” tail

It is the intensely patterned red markings that earns the name

Avoid fin nippers and aggressive species

It prefers relatively warm waters

In Venezuela it is known as cajaro and in Brazil it is known as pirarara

it can become territorial with other bottom-dwelling plecos

This variant has a balloon body make them more round  shaped

Despite its intimidating scientific name

Unique eartheater behavior

The fish has been introduced to other areas