Geophagus brasiliensis

Pearlescent scales look blue, green or yellow by locality; dominant males may grow a forehead hump.

Pearlescent iridescent scales may appear blue, green or yellow in different locality forms. Dominant males may develop a forehead hump.

Adult length: Up to 25 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 18–28 °C
Lifespan: 10–15 years
pH: 6–8
Hardness: 1–15 dGH

Natural habitat: Occurs in rivers and streams.

Unlike typical eartheaters, it is not specialized in sifting sand for food. Do not infer behavior solely from the eartheater trade name; use a 150×45 cm footprint.

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Social behaviour and territory

Males are territorial, especially during breeding. Small fish may be eaten.

Diet and feeding

Offer sinking prepared foods alongside live and frozen foods, including plant ingredients in its omnivorous diet.

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