Green Terror Tribute Thread

[cichlid_8810]

Scientific Name(s): Aequidens rivulatus, Chromis rivulata


Common Name(s): Green Terror, Green Rivulatus

Family: Cichlidae

Species Type: South American Cichlids

Maximum Size: 13 inches

Life Span: 11 years

Natural Habitat: South American rivers and streams

Minimum Tank Size: 60 gallons

Tank Region: All over

Possible Tank Mates: Other large and aggresive South American cichlids such jack dempseys and red devils. Some success has been had with slightly less aggressive species such as oscars, firemouths, convicts, silver dollars and clown loaches. Also, large plecos should do fine.

This is a thread dedicated to one of my favourite ever Cichlids - one that currently I do not own but plan on owning someday. Post your big beasts and share some knowledge on looking after this amazing Cichlid.

 

[Amphilophus88]

I have some good pictures of my 9 inch GT, but can't find them right now.

But anyways the info is not really correct, you make it sound as if thay are on the same aggression level as Red Devils.

Green Terrors (and Jack Dempseys) are a lot less aggressive then RD's. Although I have no problem keeping them with my Midas/RD hybrid. They get ignored completely.

Convicts are actually more aggressive then Green Terrors, but usually make for good tankmates.

I am just saying this because you may have the idea that they are pretty aggressive, at least that's what happened to me. Thought they were really badass when I was reading the internet for info etc.