Family: | CICHLIDAE |
Species: |
Geophagus steindachneri |
Common Name: |
Redhump eartheater |
Note: | The Geophagus belong to a species complex loosely defined as surinamensis. There is still confusion in identifying each species. Each needs are basically the same. |
Size: | Up to 8 inches (20cm) |
Habitat: | South America: Magdalena, Cauca and Sinú River basins in Colombia, Limón River in Venezuela. |
Min Tank Size: | Nothing smaller than a 75 gallon. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, Accepts all live, flake and frozen. |
Behavior: | Peaceful toward other species. Likes to dig in the substrate. |
Water: | Temperature 76-80°F (24-26°C), ph 6.5 to 7.0, dH: 5-15 |
Care: | Medium, needs frequent partial water changes. |
Communities: | Excellent, usually will not bother any other tankmates. No overly aggressive tankmates like Oscars. |
Suitability: | Good for a beginner. |