How many different types of geophagus are there?
Geophagus altifronsPearl cichlidRedstriped eartheaterStripetailRedhump eartheaterYellowhump eartheater
Geophagus/Lower classifications
How fast do geophagus Surinamensis grow?
The geophagus surinamensis lifespan can be as long as 7 years, though 5 to 6 years is average. It grows to be as long as 12 inches, making larger aquariums a requirement for healthy keeping. It may take up to 3 years for the Redstripe Eartheater to reach its full size in terms of growth rate.
What is the rarest Geophagus?
The Yellowhump Eartheater Cichlid is one of the rarest Geophagus species and it develops brilliant yellow and red coloration as it matures! The Yellowhump Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus pellegrini) is a very beautiful and surprisingly peaceful cichlid that is native to Colombia.
Do all Geophagus get along?
Like all Geophagus, they prefer to be kept in groups of 4+ but will be okay as a breeding pair. They get along well with larger tetras and most South American cichlids.
How big do geophagus get?
6 – 8 inches
Average adult size: 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm), though 6 inches is most common. Average purchase size: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for Juveniles, 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.6 cm) for Subadults.
How big do Geophagus get?
Can Geophagus Proximus be kept with Stingrays?
Some aquarists keep Geophagus spp. alongside freshwater stingrays of the genus Potamotrygon which in many cases has proven successful but in some has resulted in them disappearing at night (!). G. proximus is gregarious and tends to exist in loose aggregations unless spawning, with juveniles in particular displaying strong grouping instincts.
What is Geophagus parnaibae?
Geophagus parnaibae sp. n. — a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the rio Parnaíba basin, Brazil.
What is Geophagus gottwaldi?
Geophagus gottwaldi sp. n. – a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the drainage of the upper río Orinoco in Venezuela. Geophagus parnaibae sp. n. — a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Perciformes: Cichlidae) from the rio Parnaíba basin, Brazil.
What kind of fish is Geophagus abalios?
Geophagus abalios, G. dicrozoster and G. winemilleri (Perciformes: Cichlidae), three new species from Venezuela. Morphology, molecules, and character congruence in the phylogeny of South American geophagine cichlids (Perciformes, Labroidei).