Red Striped Eartheater - Geophagus Surinamensis - Wild Caught from Colombia

Geophagus surinamensis, commonly known as the Red Striped Eartheater, is a peaceful and graceful South American cichlid renowned for its unique feeding behavior and elegant appearance. Its name comes from its habit of sifting sand through its gills in search of food, a behavior that also helps keep substrate clean and aerated. This species typically displays a soft tan to golden base coloration with horizontal red striping and iridescent blue-green highlights along the face and fins.

Known for their calm temperament, Red Striped Eartheaters do best in groups and thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with fine sand, gentle water flow, and driftwood or leaf litter for a naturalistic environment. Avoid sharp gravel, as it can damage their delicate gills while they forage. They make excellent tankmates for other peaceful South American fish.

Difficulty – Moderate
Temperament – Peaceful, social, best in groups of 5+
Size – Up to 10 inches
Tank Size – 75 gallons+ recommended
Temperature – 76°F to 84°F
Diet – Omnivore (sinking pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods)
pH – 6.0 to 7.5
🌿 The Red Striped Eartheater brings both beauty and fascinating behavior to the aquarium—an ideal centerpiece for large, soft-water community tanks.

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