CheckMyFishTankGreen Terror care
Andinoacara rivulatus · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A large, aggressive cichlid for big tanks and tough tankmates.
Feeding
Twice a day. A modest portion of pellets they finish in about 3 minutes. Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, earthworms.
Eats fish small enough to fit in its mouth.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Green Terror in a 160 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Neon Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Neon Tetra.
- Cardinal Tetra: Cardinal Tetra and Green Terror need different water temperatures.
- Green Neon Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Green Neon Tetra.
- Black Neon Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Black Neon Tetra.
- Ember Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Ember Tetra.
- Lemon Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Lemon Tetra.
- Glowlight Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Glowlight Tetra.
- Black Skirt Tetra: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Black Skirt Tetra.
Questions
What size tank does a Green Terror need?
At least 80 gallons. Adults grow to about 10 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Green Terror like?
72 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6.5 to 7.8. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Green Terror should I keep together?
Keep only one. Green Terror fight their own kind.
What do Green Terror eat?
Cichlid pellets, frozen foods, earthworms. Feed twice a day: a modest portion of pellets they finish in about 3 minutes.
Sources
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