Altifrons Eartheater

Altifrons Eartheater

Geophagus altifrons

Also known as: Alto Eartheater

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

A large eartheater species with a tall body profile, iridescent blue-green markings, and red-orange streaks on the face and fins.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

78–86°F
26–30°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

10"
25.4 cm

Lifespan

10–12 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires a sand substrate for sifting. Keep in groups of 5+. Needs a spacious tank due to its larger adult size.

Feeding

Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp. Constantly sifts sand for food.

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Spotted Headstander 3.5" Discus 8" Geophagus Tapajos Red Head 7" Festivum Cichlid 6" Keyhole Cichlid 4" Cupid Cichlid 5" Sven's Eartheater 7" Common Pleco 18" Kuhli Loach 4" Clown Loach 12"

Use Caution With

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Colombian Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Ember Tetra 0.8" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" X-Ray Tetra 1.75"

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