Description
Uaru Cichlid – The Gentle Giant with Unique Charm
The Uaru Cichlid (Uaru amphiacanthoides), often nicknamed the “Triangle Cichlid”, is a peaceful and intelligent South American species that brings both beauty and personality to large freshwater aquariums. Native to the slow-moving blackwater rivers of the Amazon Basin, Uarus are admired for their distinctive oval body shape, velvety brown or olive coloration, and striking black triangular patch along the midsection. As they mature, adults may display subtle gold or orange hues that add to their natural elegance.
Known for their calm demeanor and social nature, Uarus often form strong bonds with their owners and other tankmates. They are best kept in pairs or small groups and thrive in warm, soft, slightly acidic water with plenty of plants, driftwood, and hiding spaces.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Velvety brown to olive body with a bold black triangle marking; subtle gold/orange tones in adults
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Temperament: Peaceful, intelligent, and social—ideal for large community or species tanks
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Size: Can grow up to 10–12 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 75–100 gallons with warm, soft, well-filtered water and plenty of cover
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Diet: Omnivorous—prefers a mix of vegetables, high-quality pellets, and occasional live/frozen foods
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Compatibility: Best with other peaceful, similarly sized South American species
The Uaru Cichlid is a gentle and striking choice for aquarists who want a large, personable fish with unique beauty and a calm, cooperative nature—perfect for creating a peaceful and captivating Amazonian aquascape.
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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