Aequidens rivulatus

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Green Terror
Green Terror
Species Aequidens rivulatus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 249.837 liters
249,837.177 mL

66 US Gallons (249.8L)

Size 20.32 cm

7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
20 -24 °C (68-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

10-20

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Green Terror, Greenie

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Acara aequinoctialis, Acara rivulata, Chromis rivulatus

[edit] Sexing

Males much more colourful.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Green Terror Cichlids are compatible with other cichlids of the same size. They require a larger tank because of their potential size of approximately 8" (20.3cm), or potentially larger for males. A 60 US Gallons (227.1L) tank plus is recommended for a full grown, but in early stages you could have 2 or 3 in a tank of that size. The more foot print the tank has, the better.

[edit] Diet

Flake food, pellets, minnows, crickets

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Large expansive swimming space, no plants as they'll get ripped up. Rock decor is best.

[edit] Behaviour

Aggressive, and should be kept with fish of the same or larger size, within reason. Being cichlids, they do dig, and plants will probably get uprooted in the process.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Breeding

Green terror cichlids, like other cichlids, perform parental care.

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Facts about Aequidens rivulatus
Availability Common
Common name Green Terror
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 8 in (20.32 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 20  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 66 US Gallon (249.837 liters, 249,837.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Aequidens rivulatus, Acara aequinoctialis, Acara rivulata, and Chromis rivulatus
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