Geophagus brasiliensis

Familie: Cichlidae

Geophagus brasiliensis ist ein Buntbarsch aus Südamerika. Länge 22.5–33 cm, Temperatur 22–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
22.5–33 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding
Herkunft
Südamerika

Artübersicht

Geophagus brasiliensis is a Cichlidae from South America. In the wild it prefers lakes and slow rivers with structure; in the aquarium it stays varies by species. Plan on 22.5–33 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Pairs or singles with defined territory
Fütterung
Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Substrate or cave spawner with parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Geophagus brasiliensis pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding; Pairs or singles with defined territory.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Geophagus brasiliensis?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Geophagus brasiliensis und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 22.5–33 cm. Minimum: 500 L.

Was frisst Geophagus brasiliensis?

Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods. Es wühlt in sand with rock piles — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Geophagus brasiliensis vergesellschaften?

Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Meide Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt Geophagus brasiliensis?

Aus Südamerika: lakes and slow rivers with structure, mit still to gentle current.

Springt Geophagus brasiliensis?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Geophagus brasiliensis?

In der Zucht: substrate or cave spawner with parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.