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Surinamensis Eartheater Cichlid

Geophagus surinamensis complex

Surinamensis Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus surinamensis complex) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 8 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 3.

Community leaningModerate care
Surinamensis Eartheater Cichlid aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
8 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
5.5-7.5
GH
1-12 dGH
KH
0-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
1/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/invertivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodlarge adult sizeneeds review
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