South American Cichlid | Green Terror Cichlid

Scientific Name: Andinoacara rivulatus Common Name: Green Terror Cichlid Adult Size: 8 inches Life Expectancy: 10 - 13 years Habitat: South America Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0 Water Hardness: 5 - 20 Temperament: Can be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium. Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein. Breeding & Spawning: Reach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form lifelong pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well. Gender: Can be difficult to determine. The female is usually smaller and less colorful than a male of the same age.