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Uaru amphiacanthoides Triangle Cichlid
Uaru amphiacanthoides
Origin: Amazon Basin, Brazil
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Water Parameters
Temperature26–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH5.5–7
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GH (Hardness)1–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–5 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 8–12
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (4–8+)
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful for its size; keep with similarly large fish
About
The Triangle Cichlid (Uaru amphiacanthoides) is a large, peaceful cichlid from the Amazon that features a striking black triangle on the flank that changes appearance with mood and age. A vegetable-eating species that requires plant-free aquascaping.
Care Guide
pH 5.5–7.0, temp 26–30°C. Requires regular large water changes. Herbivore — supplement with spinach, zucchini, spirulina. Will eat soft aquatic plants.
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