Red Hump Eartheater Care Guide
Geophagus steindachneri
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 25 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that sifts sand and fine sediment for insect larvae, crustaceans, worms, plant matter and other small food items.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include similarly sized peaceful South American cichlids, larger tetras, peaceful catfish and other robust riverine community fish.
Good to Know
Geophagus steindachneri is called an eartheater because it repeatedly takes mouthfuls of substrate, sifts out edible particles and expels the remainder through its gill openings.
Gender Differences
Males grow larger and develop a more prominent red-orange nuchal hump, longer fin extensions and stronger breeding coloration than females.
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