Species Care
GEOPHAGUS STEINDACHNERI - RED HUMP
Geophagus steindachneri
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 25 cm
- Temperament: Territorial when breeding.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.0-7.5
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Colombia, Venezuela
Reproduction: Mouth brooder.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Only the male has a prominent hump. Fine sand (eg 2mm) is preferable for this fish as it likes to sift the substrate when searching for food.
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