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| Scientific Name: Geophagus altifrons |
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| Pronunciation: j
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| Geo. Origin: Amazon river system |
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| Habitat: Riverine |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Biparental Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 12" |
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| Temperature: 79°F |
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| pH: 6 - 8 |
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| Water Hardness: Neutral |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
| Images: |
Adult in show tank 
Adult in show tank 
Proven pair 
Male 
Female |
| Photo Credit: James Kuhn |
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| Comments: |
| Possibly the most magnificant looking Eartheater. This species is less interested in green food than other Geophagus and will eat very small fish if they can be fit into their mouth. |
