Green terror cichlid - Aequidens rivulatus
Green terror cichlid ( common name )
Aequidens rivulatus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 15 - 20 cm ( 5.91 - 7.87 in )
- pH of water: 6.5 - 7.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 15 °N
- Recommended temperature: 20 - 24 °C ( 68 - 75.2 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): aggressive (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): aggressive (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Feeding
The Green terror is a cichlid and like most fish of the cichlid species, they eat nearly every kind of food. Use live food including bloodworms, small fish, beef, but feed them vegetables as much as possible. Adults should be fed 1 or 2 times a day. The fry requires food about 4-5 times a day.
Sexing
Males are much more coloured than females. Moreover, they are bigger than females.
Breeding
Egg-layers. Eggs are laid on a previously cleaned rock. If stable, water conditions aren't important at all.
Lifespan
About 10 years; Depends on conditions heavily.
Pictures
Thanks to Corey Bower for pictures! Some pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. Also thanks to Heather.
The Green terror is a cichlid and like most fish of the cichlid species, they eat nearly every kind of food. Use live food including bloodworms, small fish, beef, but feed them vegetables as much as possible. Adults should be fed 1 or 2 times a day. The fry requires food about 4-5 times a day.
Sexing
Males are much more coloured than females. Moreover, they are bigger than females.
Breeding
Egg-layers. Eggs are laid on a previously cleaned rock. If stable, water conditions aren't important at all.
Lifespan
About 10 years; Depends on conditions heavily.
Pictures
Thanks to Corey Bower for pictures! Some pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. Also thanks to Heather.
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