Geophagus brasiliensis
| Common Names: | Braziliensis Pearl Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Chromis brasiliensis |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - South; Eastern Brazil, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Delta; Delta |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Territorial. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes. Any plants should be protected in pots. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 25cm (9.8") Female: 25cm (9.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Very hard to tell. |
| Breeding: | To initiate breeding use pH of 6.0-7.0 and a higher temperature of 24-27°C. The eggs are laid on carefully cleaned rocks. Do not remove the parents after the eggs are laid as they are excellent parents. |
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| Comments: | May eat their own eggs if the pair is not compatible. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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