Squarehead Earth Eater (Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys)

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Squarehead Earth Eater

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A wild fished Squarehead Earth Eater

Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

14-15cm (5.5-5.9 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

21 -24 °C (69.8-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Squarehead Earth Eater, Smooth-Cheek Eartheater

Additional scientific names

Geophagus camurus, Geophagus gymnogenys, Geophagus pygmaeus
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