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Green Terror
IntermediateAndinoacara rivulatus
A South American cichlid with a metallic blue-green body covered in fine spangles, its dorsal and caudal fins edged in orange to white. As the name suggests it is strongly territorial and is normally kept alone or as a bonded pair.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜24℃
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
20-30cm
Diet
Cichlid pellets, earthworms, prawn, mussel, vegetables
About
Andinoacara rivulatus occurs on the Pacific slope from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes in Peru. Fine spangles cover a metallic blue-green body, and the dorsal and caudal fins carry an orange to white margin. FishBase records a maximum of 20cm TL, while Seriously Fish gives 30cm SL. Seriously Fish recommends a 150 x 45cm tank (about 304 litres) at 20-24C, pH 6.5-8.0 and 5-25 dGH. It lives up to its name: a single specimen or a mated pair is the usual arrangement, and only in tanks above about 650 litres can it be combined with robust cichlids, large loricariids and other big catfish. It is a substrate spawner, and as many as 400 eggs may be fertilised. These hatch in three to four days, fry are free-swimming after six to eight, and brood care continues for around six weeks.
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Lifespan of the Green Terror
The Green Terror lives 8-12 years.
Size of the Green Terror
The Green Terror grows to 20-30cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Green Terror
The ideal temperature for the Green Terror is 20〜24℃.
Basic Info
Origin
South America: Pacific slope, Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes in Peru
Lifespan
8-12 years
Size
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–25 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 20–24℃
- Min. Tank
- 304 L
AggressivePair
Sources: Seriously Fish / FishBase
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Andinoacara rivulatus Günther, 1860
Authority databases: FishBase
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / FishBase (IUCN assessment: LC)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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