Triangle Cichlid
Triangle Cichlid
Triangle Cichlid (Uaru amphiacanthoides) is a large and unusual South American cichlid with a distinctive triangular body profile — the high dorsal fin and deep body create the triangle shape. Adults develop a complex pattern of dark blotching and iridescent scaling. Juveniles have a distinctive yellow background with black spots that changes dramatically with age.
Feeding & Care Tip: Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold makes an excellent primary staple — Hikari Micro Pellets as backup. Supplement 2–3× per week with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms or Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp. Feed 2–3 times daily in amounts consumed within a few minutes.
Native to Amazon and Orinoco basins, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela.
Keep as a pair or with compatible tankmates. Flat or cave surface spawner with biparental care.
A rewarding cichlid for aquarists interested in South or Central American species diversity.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful for its size — herbivorous tendencies |
| Typical Adult Size | 12.0 inches (30 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | Pair or small group |
| Ideal Temp | 75–82°F (24–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 3–15 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 1–8 dKH |
| Staple Food | Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold; Hikari Micro Pellets |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Brine Shrimp |
| Origin | Amazon and Orinoco basins, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela |
| Notes | Distinctive triangular body profile. Juvenile and adult coloration dramatically different. Herbivorous tendencies — supplement with plant-based foods. 75+ gallon minimum. |
