Uaru Cichlid

The Uaru cichlid, or "triangle cichlid," is a large, peaceful South American cichlid known for its distinctive oval body shape and a prominent black splotch on its side, which becomes more pronounced with age. Juveniles are mottled, but adults develop a tan or bronze coloration. They grow to 8-12 inches, have a semi-herbivorous diet rich in plant matter, and are social fish that form pairs and care for their young.

 

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful/Semi-Aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons for a M/F pair

Water Temperature: 82-86 °F

Water pH: 6.0-7.0

Social Group: M/F Pair for 4+ fish in a very large aquarium

Diet: Omnivore; Spirulina Flakes, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms.

Compatible with: Angelfish, Bristlenose Plecos, Severum, Geophagus sp., Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Corydoradinae Catfish, Keyhole Cichlids