Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Green Terror, Gold saum, Rivulatus |
| Scientific name: | Aequidens rivulatus (see comments) |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Males up to 12" (30cm), females 8" (20cm) |
| Origin: | Ecuador and Peru |
| Tank setup: | Larger aquarium (60 gallons/270 litres plus) with rocks and wood for decor. |
| Compatibility: | Territorial, aggressive - keep with fish of a similar size and temperament,
or with robust shoaling fish, such as larger barbs. |
| Temperature: | 21-25oC (70-77oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Around neutral pH (6.5-7.5), medium hard. |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous: live, frozen and flake/pellet foods. |
| Sexing: | Females are generally smaller. Mature males develop a 'nuchal hump' on the forehead. |
| Breeding: | Substrate spawner. Both parents tend the eggs and fry. Older fish are likely to be difficult to pair up. |
| Comments: |
Two colour varieties of the "Green Terror" are recognised: one with white edges on the tail
and dorsal fins, and one with yellow/orange edges. The species known as "Green Terror" in the aquarium trade is not thought to be the
true Aequidens rivulatus, but a closely related species.
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