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Name
Scientific name
Uaru amphiacanthoides
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Uaru
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The uaru, Uaru amphiacanthoides, is a large cichlid from the Amazon basin in northern Brazil and Guyana, found in clear water tributaries. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
254mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 27–30°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to parts of the Amazon basin in northern Brazil and Guyana. It occurs both in the middle to lower Rio Negro, as well as between the Rio Japurá and Rio T…
Habitat
Found in clear water tributaries, often around submerged branches or tree roots.
Aquarium size
For a pair 48" x 18" x 15" (120cm x 45cm x 37.5cm) 200 litres..
Maintenance
A large roomy aquarium with a sand or gravel substrate and decorated with bogwood and roots is preferred. Leave unplanted as most aquatic plants will be eaten.
Water conditions
Temperature: 82 to 86f (27 - 30°C) pH: pH 6 to 7 Hardness: Soft - upto 5°dH
Diet
Stomach analyses of wild fish have revealed it to be an omnivore existing on a substantial amount of plant matter along with an assortment of invertebrates and…
Behaviour and compatibility
Suprisingly peaceful for such a large cichlid. Can be safely housed with smaller fish such as tetras. Ideal tankmates include Angels (altum and scalare), heros…
Sexual dimorphism
These fish are not sexually dimorphic
Reproduction
Wild caught Uaru will require water paramaters that mirror their natural habitat(very soft and acidic). Captive bred fish will be less fussy. Spawning accures …
Notes
A large, peaceful South American cichlid. Uaru can make very interesting aquarium subjects. They require clean, well filtered water on the higher end of the te…
References
References
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