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Geophagus brachybranchus

False Banded Eartheater
Temperature
26–30°C
pH
7–7
dGH
1–101 ppm
Size
18 cm
Tank
250 L
Geophagus brachybranchus are peaceful cichlids, often distinguished by their attractive banding and colorful fins. They exhibit substrate-sifting behavior looking for food, so a sandy substrate is recommended. These fish are ideal for community tanks but require sufficient space due to their territorial nature during breeding.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–101 ppm
Temperature
26–30°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
18 cm
Tank length
100 cm
Tank volume
250 L

Distribution

Guyana,Suriname,Venezuela.