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.

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