What fish can live with Green Terror?

Green Terror pairs well with Rosy Barb, Black Skirt Tetra, Buenos Aires Tetra, Three-Spot Gourami, Electric Blue Acara, Convict Cichlid. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Green Terror

Andinoacara rivulatus

Cichlidsaggressive

Adult size

8″

Minimum tank

75 gal

Temperature

70–78°F

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 the name fits the temperament. Pair only with similarly tough cichlids in 75gal+. Notorious for taking over a tank and harassing tankmates once paired and breeding.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Green Terror

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Green Terrorin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.