
Scientific Name: Andinoacara rivulatus
Common Name: Green Terror Cichlid
Adult Size: 8 inches
Life Expectancy: 10 -13 years
Habitat: South America
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
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pH : 6.5 - 8.0
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Temperature : 78°F
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Water Hardness : 5° to 20°
Temperament: Can be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.
Diet/Nutrition: Omnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.
Breeding: Reach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.
Gender: Can be difficult to determine. The female is usually smaller and less colorful than a male of the same age.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart