Species Profile
Green Terror
Andinoacara rivulatus
Cichlidsaggressive
Adult size
8″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
70–78°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 8″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Beautiful iridescent green and gold — but lives up to the name. Pair only with similarly-sized cichlids in a large tank.
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