| 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. |
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