How big do geophagus cichlids get?
Geophagus Surinamensis Stats
| Family: | CHICLIDAE |
|---|---|
| Size: | Up to 12 inches (30cm) |
| Habitat: | South America, Saramacca and Suriname Rivers in Suriname; Marowijne River in Suriname and French Guiana. |
| Min Tank Size: | 55 gallon or larger recommended. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, live, frozen, and flake. Bottom Feeder, sinking food. |
Are geophagus a cichlid?
Geophagus is a genus of cichlids that mainly live in South America as far south as Argentina and Uruguay, but a single species, G. crassilabris is from Panama. They are found in a wide range of freshwater habitats.
What fish can go with Geophagus?
The Geophagus Tapajos gets along well with tetras and most other South American cichlids, including the Red Spotted Severum and Keyhole Cichlid.
Are Geophagus bottom feeders?
Geophagus. Our number 5 top pick is the Geophagus. Geophagus translates to sand-sifter or eartheater. These fish will go to the bottom of your tank, grab mouthfuls of sand, sift through it, and then spit it out.
How many geophagus should be kept together?
Because this species prefers to live in groups, a tank of at least 90 gallons is optimal for a group of five to eight Geophagus Tapajos. The more room the better for this active species, as they will enjoy more space for swimming and socializing.
How many geophagus should you keep?
How long do geophagus take to grow?
The Geophagus Tapajos fry can be slow growing, and the species can take up to three years to mature to their full size.
Can geophagus be kept alone?
Surinamensis and abalios are relatively peaceful, but should ideally be kept in groups of 5 or so. There tends to be more aggression in smaller groups. With species like steindachneri, it is best to keep one male with a group of females. Geophagus brasiliensis can be aggressive to other cichlids.