Sven's Eartheater

Sven's Eartheater

Geophagus sveni

Also known as: Red Stripe Geophagus

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

A beautiful eartheater with red striping on the face and iridescent blue-green body scales. Social species that does best in groups.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

78–86°F
26–30°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

7"
17.8 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires a sand substrate for natural sifting behavior. Keep in groups of 5+. Warm, soft water preferred.

Feeding

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

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Bleeding Heart Tetra 2.5" Spotted Headstander 3.5" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Geophagus Tapajos Red Head 7" Festivum Cichlid 6"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" X-Ray Tetra 1.75"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Pearl Danio 2.5" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8"

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