Sveni Eartheater (Geophagus sveni)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGeophagus sveni

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTocantins Eartheater

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size9 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 1-8 dGH

Appearance

Silvery body washed with blue-green iridescence, a row of dark midline blotches, and reddish-orange in the dorsal and caudal fins.

Difficulty and care for the Sveni Eartheater

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Rio Tocantins, Brazil

Keeper notes

Mild-mannered groupfish; mostly intraspecific posturing. Keep 5+ to spread aggression.

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