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Hi there,
A fellow in my aquarium club just successfully bred his wild caught Geophagus Itapicuruensis, and is selling some nice 2 inch juvies. What can anyone tell me about this fish? Is it peaceful? What would be suitable tank mates?
I was considering a pair for in my 75g planted tank.
Fish in there are 1 angelfish, 2 keyhole cichlids,
buenos aires tetras, red and boesmani rainbowfish, and assorted bottom dwellers (loaches, catfish, pleco).


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Earth eaters, very nice fish! From what others I know who have kept them said..they do fine in a community setting. Just as with any cichlid make sure they have enough room for their territories. And be prepared to move them or everyone else in the event of a spawning.

Tank mates would be any non aggressive fish that couldn't fit into their mouth.

A planted tank probably won't take their abuse as they are big time diggers.

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