Oh also sorry for the double post but, the temperature if have my tank set on is about 82 degrees Fahrenheit, that should be right shouldn't it? i have checked all that stuff out but alot of sites say different so i went about in the middle
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Oh, um also is this normal, when i purchased the Green terror he had black fins with yellow tips on the end, but now the fins are kind of clear but the yellow is still there. Now im not sure if this is because my tank doesnt have a background or because it doesnt have a light so the colour isnt as prominent, but just thought i would ask... Also should i get a light for him heh :\
I just moved my Terror into a twenty cause he was getting punked in the 55g and he always ate fine and now he is not, eating about three days now. The stress can really get to them give it time. Try live brine shrimp if you haven't already.
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Um im pretty sure where i live you can get those, i can try but there are alot of things like that you cant get in tasmania... he seems to go for food i put in the tank when im not there i just noticed... Maybe he doesnt like being watched lol
your fish is stressed for sure and your temp is to hot, bump it down to 75 degrees make sure he has hiding places to feel safe and try and get some bog wood it will help soften the water. South American cichlids come from softer water than that of African Cichlids
The green terror (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a colorful freshwater fish in the cichlid family. The fish originate on the Pacific side of South America in the coastal waters from the Tumbes River in Peru to the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador. Males reach lengths of 30 cm (12 in.) and females can, too. However, females stop growing the first time that they spawn and will remain at that length for the rest of their life. Females are sexually mature at around 4.5 in., and therefore that is the smallest length that they can remain at. This causes a misconception that males are larger than females.
As the name implies this species can be very aggressive, especially adult specimens. This is not guaranteed, however, and peaceful individuals are often observed. Juvenile green terrors are often sold in pet shops for the aquarium hobby, as well as fish similar enough to be mistaken for this species (including the blue acara, Andinoacara pulcher).
The fish is somewhat deep-bodied with a prominent head. Adult males develop a pronounced forehead hump, a common cichlid trait. Juveniles are tan colored with silver-blue flecks and lack the bright iridescent blue, green, and orange coloration and long, flowing fins of adult specimens.
Green terrors natively live in a tropical climate and prefer water with a 6.5–8.0 pH, a water hardness of 25.0 dGH
The green terror (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a colorful freshwater fish in the cichlid family. The fish originate on the Pacific side of South America in the coastal waters from the Tumbes River in Peru to the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador. Males reach lengths of 30 cm (12 in.) and females can, too. However, females stop growing the first time that they spawn and will remain at that length for the rest of their life. Females are sexually mature at around 4.5 in., and therefore that is the smallest length that they can remain at. This causes a misconception that males are larger than females.
As the name implies this species can be very aggressive, especially adult specimens. This is not guaranteed, however, and peaceful individuals are often observed. Juvenile green terrors are often sold in pet shops for the aquarium hobby, as well as fish similar enough to be mistaken for this species (including the blue acara, Andinoacara pulcher).
The fish is somewhat deep-bodied with a prominent head. Adult males develop a pronounced forehead hump, a common cichlid trait. Juveniles are tan colored with silver-blue flecks and lack the bright iridescent blue, green, and orange coloration and long, flowing fins of adult specimens.
Green terrors natively live in a tropical climate and prefer water with a 6.5–8.0 pH, a water hardness of 25.0 dGH
Are you sure? i mean he spends most of his time near the heater i thought it might be to cold, also the fact the climate in tassie is generally cold so being set up that high means its generally a couple of degrees lower :\ as for softening the water i will get some bog wood thanks for the tip and hiding places, well any ideas what i can do with what i have? i mean i have seen pieces of pvc pipe being used, would that do? i have foot long piece that i could put in there its brand new so it should be fairly clean but i will clean it again...
Its fact that 79 to 86 degrees is their preferred temp in the wild but personally i have done great at 75 degrees try 78 i guess if you know the temp your local fish shop kept the temp at try the same temp. it is cold here too so the heater has to work extra hard. Any dark hiding place will work just fine though.
