{"product_id":"red-striped-eartheater-geophagus-surinamensis","title":"Red Striped Eartheater - Geophagus Surinamensis - Wild Caught from Colombia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eGeophagus surinamensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eRed Striped Eartheater\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful, social, best in groups of 5+\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to 10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 75 gallons+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 76°F to 84°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Omnivore (sinking pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods)\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 6.0 to 7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e🌿 The Red Striped Eartheater brings both beauty and fascinating behavior to the aquarium—an ideal centerpiece for large, soft-water community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Geophagus surinamensis (Red Striped Eartheater)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46810326466782,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-44_f959036c-fec9-49d6-a663-a37e6bdd7fed.png?v=1775412994","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/red-striped-eartheater-geophagus-surinamensis","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}