Species Care
GEOPHAGUS SURINAMENSIS - RED HORSEFACE
Geophagus surinamensis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 25cm
- Temperament: Territorial when breeding.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.0
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South America: Amazon region
Reproduction: Mouth brooder.
Feeding: Carnivorous. Dry foods and frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Very attractive when adult, with long flowing fins and a colourful body. Fine sand (eg 2mm) is preferable for this fish as it likes to sift the substrate when searching for food.
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