The green terror cichlid, or simply known as the green terror, goes by the scientific name andinoacara rivulatus. Like its cousin the firemouth cichlid, the green terror also has a terrifying name for quite a beautiful yet aggressive fish. The green terror cichlid is a freshwater fish from the cichlid family, also native to South America. They can vary in vivid hues and are quite easy to keep.

Despite their aggression, the green terror cichlid is easy to care for. As long as you take care of the aquarium conditions, the green terror can thrive quite well in most tanks. But because of their aggression, we would still suggest a beginner aquarist to stay away from them until they gain experience.

Information Chart    
Care Level:    Easy
Temperament:    Aggressive
Color:    Bluish-green with an orange stripe (also pink, red or bright blue hues)
Lifespan:    7-10 years
Size:    8 inches
Family    Cichlidae
Diet:    Carnivorous
Minimum Tank Size:    35 gallons
Temperature:    68-77 ºF, 20-25 ºC
Water
Conditions:    pH 6 to 8 and water hardness 5-20 dGH
Tank Mate Compatibility    Same or larger-sized fish with similar temperament