Triangle Cichlid

Remarks: Triangle Cichlids (Uaru amphiacanthoides) are fairly peaceful South American cichlids that make excellent tankmates for Severums, Angelfish, and Geophagus. They have round, tan bodies with a tear-drop shaped black spot along their flanks and bright yellow eyes. They care for their young in the same way that discus do by using their body like a living shield and feeding their fry with their slime coat. This has give them the nickname of "the poor man's discus." 

Scientific Name: Uaru amphiacanthoides

Common Name: Triangle Cichlid

Max Size: 14"

pH: 6.0-7.5

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 75-85°

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos

Tank Mate Options:

• Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
• Geophagus sp. Caqueta
• Striped Silver Dollar