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.
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Cichlids
Uncommon
Uaru amphiacanthoides
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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
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Everything you need to keep Uaru healthy in a South African 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.
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 26–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Uaru is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Uaru is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Uaru vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Uaru in a similar setup.
Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Parrot Cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.