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<b>Common Names:</b> Surinamen Geophagus, Redstripe Eartheater, Mother-of-Pearl Eartheater, Opalescent Eartheater
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Geophagus surunimsis</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.9-7.1 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-77°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 9-11 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-18 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 12 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Larvophile mouth brooders, meaning they lay eggs and right before or as the larvae hatch both the female and the male take them into their mouths for protection.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Large Catfish
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Sandy bottom and flat rocks. The rear of the tank should have caves made from stones and roots, and the edges of the tank should be decorated with hardy, potted plants. They are confirmed burrowers, and care should be taken when creating the caves, so that they do not collapse.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Guyana to the Amazon
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