Aequidens rivulatus

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 * sexing=:Males are much more colourful, larger and develop a nuchal hump as they mature.

Breeding

 * Green Terror's are substrate spawners and caring parents. They form a bond at a young age, mature fish are more difficult to bond.


 * tank_compatibility=:Green Terrors are best kept alone or with a few small dither fish (which may get eaten) or robust catfish such as Plecos in a or more. If you wish to keep them with other species of Cichlid you'll need at least a  or more to allow for territories. This fish can really live up to its common name!
 * diet=:They will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp.
 * feeding_regime=:3 times daily for juveniles ($$ and smaller)
 * 2 times daily for adults ($$ and larger)
 * Only feed small amounts, only what they can eat in 2 minutes.

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 * environment_specifics=:A well-filtered tank is a must. They enjoy thick rockery and robust plants as well as several pieces of driftwood.
 * behaviour=:An aggressive fish, and should be kept with fish of the same or larger size only in a huge tank. Being Cichlids, they do dig, and plants will probably get uprooted in the process. Best kept solo.
 * identification=:A very attractive fish, there are two known colour varieties depending on geographical location. One has white edging to the fins (white saum) whereas the other has more yellow/orange edging (standard). It is an oval-shaped fish with a rounded caudal fin. The dorsal is pointed. The upper back is dark-green with the flanks being iridescent paler green. The body is generally quite iridescent giving the impression of several colours and bars.