Redhump Eartheater tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.

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Redhump Eartheater

Geophagus steindachneri

The Redhump Eartheater (Geophagus steindachneri) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 19.8 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–30 °C.

Size: 19.8 cmtotal length
Temperature: 20–30 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature20–30 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusGeophagus
SpeciesGeophagus steindachneri

Quick answers

Redhump Eartheater size: how big does it get?: It grows to 19.8 cm (total length).
Redhump Eartheater tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Redhump Eartheater water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–30 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
Redhump Eartheater: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.