Sparkling Earth Eater (Satanoperca acuticeps)
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Sparkling Earth Eater
Sparkling Earth Eater
Satanoperca acuticeps
170 Litres (45 US G.)
15-17 cm (5.9-6.7")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Sparkling Earth Eater, Sparkling Geophagus, Sharphead Eartheater
Additional scientific names
- Geophagus acuticeps
Sexing
- Mature males have longer fin extensions than females.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish that should be kept with similar sized robust yet peaceful fish such as larger Tetras and Plecos. They may view much smaller fish as food. They are best kept in a group of at least 6, more females than males.
Diet
- Should accept pellets and flake as well as live/frozen foods.
Feeding regime
- Feed two or three times a day.
Behaviour
- Usually peaceful fish that does well in a group of their own kind.
Identification
- An oval-shaped slender Cichlid with a long sloping forehead and large mouth with the eyes set well to the top of the head. It is pale green with iridescence in colour with three dark spots down the lateral line on the flanks and a fourth dark spot on the caudal peduncle. The fins are pale green-yellow with hints of orange.
Pictures
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Cichlid-Forum Breeding Info
- Seriously Fish
