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Green Terror
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Green Terror

Aequidens rivulatus

The Green Terror is a beautifully marked cichlid. Its body is a greenish white with many electric blue spots on the chin area. The males of this species have a longer tail fin, which is outlined in red. The Green Terror requires an aquarium of at least 50 gallons, with a sandy bottom, and rock work
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Green Terror is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
75 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility