| Family: | CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Geophagus surinamensis |
| Common Name: |
Surinam Geophagus |
| Size: | Up to 12 inches.(30cm) |
| Habitat: | South America, Saramacca and Suriname Rivers in Suriname; Marowijne River in Suriname and French Guiana. |
| Min Tank Size: | 55 gallon or larger recommended. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, live, frozen and flake. Bottom Feeder, sinking food. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful, relatively non-territorial cichlid. Will dig. |
| Water: | Temperature: 76°F to 88°F (24-27°C),pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 – 19 |
| Care: | Medium |
| Communities: | They are more suitable for large community tanks as they will not bother smaller fish. However, this peacefulness makes them less suited to tanks containing other large, more aggressive fish. |
| Suitability: | Species tank |
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