Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Uaru's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Uaru.
What Uaru costs in South Africa
4 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R100
cheapest of 2 shops today
R100med R105R119
Great price−5%Down 5.5% versus the previous two months
SA median R105 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Often called the 'Poor Man's Discus,' the Uaru is a large, triangular-shaped cichlid with a peaceful temperament for its size. They are social fish that should be kept in groups and are known for their strong herbivorous tendencies. They require a large tank with soft, acidic water and plenty of vegetable matter in their diet.
Key traits
semi aggressive
shoaling
territorial
large
moderate
herbivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Uaru healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 26–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Uaru is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Uaru is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Uaru vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R100–950 · Average: R387
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