Fish Species
Green Terror Cichlid
Andinoacara rivulatus
About
The Green Terror Cichlid is a large, aggressive, and highly territorial fish known for its striking iridescent green and blue coloration, especially prominent in males. Mature males often develop a distinctive nuchal hump. They are predatory and require a spacious tank with robust filtration and plenty of hiding spots formed by rocks and driftwood. They are best kept with other large, semi-aggressive to aggressive fish, or as a single specimen/pair in a species-specific tank.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Andinoacara rivulatus
Origin Region
Western drainages of Ecuador and Peru, South America.
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
25 cm | 9.8 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
280L