The Red Horseface genus is a fan favourite among South American cichlid keepers for its gentle personality, natural beauty, and highly interactive behaviour. Of the species available, the Red Horseface stands out for its larger adult size and stunning colour potential when fully matured. Like its relatives, this species is an “earth-eater,” meaning it takes mouthfuls of substrate and sifts through it to find food, helping keep the tank base clean and reducing detritus buildup.