Suriname Eartheater (Geophagus proximus)
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Suriname Eartheater
Suriname Eartheater
Geophagus proximus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
20.1-23.1cm (7.9-9.1 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
6-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Suriname Eartheater
Additional scientific names
- Chromys proxima
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males will develop a nuchal hump and are larger than females.
Environment specifics[edit]
- As their name suggests, these fish sift the substrate for food so are best kept on a soft sand substrate. Décor should consist of secure rocks and bogwood, substrate-rooting plants will not survive with these fish.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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