The Stripetail Eartheater Cichlid is a beautiful South American cichlid admired for its elegant body pattern, distinctive striped tail, and fascinating sand-sifting behavior. Like other Geophagus species, it feeds by taking mouthfuls of substrate and filtering out edible particles, making a fine sandy substrate essential. Despite its impressive size, this species is generally peaceful and thrives in spacious aquariums with other large, non-aggressive fish. Its graceful appearance and natural behavior make it a spectacular centerpiece for South American biotope and community aquariums.<\/p>\n
What We Like About This Fish
\nBeautiful striped tail and iridescent body coloration
\nFascinating natural sand-sifting (“earth-eating”) behavior
\nPeaceful temperament for a large cichlid
\nExcellent centerpiece fish for large aquariums
\nCompatible with many peaceful South American species
\nRecommended Tank Parameters
\nTank Size: Minimum 125 gallons (475 liters)
\nTemperature: 24\u201329\u00b0C (75\u201384\u00b0F)
\npH: 6.0\u20137.5
\nKH: 2\u201310 dKH
\nWater Flow: Moderate with excellent filtration<\/p>\n
A fine sand substrate, driftwood, smooth rocks, and open swimming areas are essential to encourage natural feeding behavior and maintain healthy gills.<\/p>\n
Care Guidelines<\/p>\n
Diet:
\nOmnivorous. Feed high-quality cichlid pellets, sinking foods, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill, and occasional vegetable-based foods.<\/p>\n
Social Behavior:
\nPeaceful and social. Best kept in groups of 5 or more or with other peaceful medium to large South American fish. May become territorial during breeding.<\/p>\n
Origin:
\nSouth America (Orinoco River Basin \u2013 Venezuela and Colombia)<\/p>\n
Average Adult Size:
\n20\u201325 cm (8\u201310 inches)<\/p>\n
Average Purchase Size:
\n5\u20138 cm (2\u20133 inches)<\/p>\n
Shrimp Safe:
\nNo. Will prey on dwarf shrimp and other small invertebrates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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