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| Scientific Name: 'Geophagus' brasiliensis |
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| Pronunciation: j
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| Common Name(s): Pearlscale Eartheater |
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| Geo. Origin: East and southeast of Brazil |
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| Habitat: Riverine |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 11" |
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| Temperature: 78°F |
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| pH: 5 - 8 |
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| Water Hardness: Neutral |
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| Difficulty: 1 |
| Images: |
Adult male Adult Juvenile Adult Adult Large adult |
| Photo Credit: CichlidsForver |
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| Comments: |
| A great beginner fish, as it is not very picky about water conditions. This fish will inevitably be moved from the genus Geophagus and it is not advisable to keep them with other true Geophagus. Geophagus brasiliensis is a more boisterous tankmate and certainly more aggressive at feeding time. Although aggressive for Eartheater standards, it is not aggressive when compared to Central American cichlids. |
