Geophagus sveni Care Guide
Geophagus sveni
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; primarily feeds on invertebrates and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept with other similarly sized, peaceful to semi-aggressive South American cichlids.
Good to Know
The Geophagus sveni is known for its distinctive digging behavior, often seen sifting through substrate.
Gender Differences
Males are more colorful and slightly larger.
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