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Green Terror Andinoacara rivulatus

Water: Freshwater

Green Terror photo
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Green Terror photo
Wikimedia Commons • H. Zell • CC BY 4.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Andinoacara rivulatus
Origin region
South America (Ecuador, Peru)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

South America (Ecuador, Peru)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Aggressive

Breeding & care

Egg layers; pairs form territories and guard eggs/fry strongly.

Notes

Brilliant green/blue coloration; males develop a nuchal hump.

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Created: 2025-09-02 14:18:47
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