Geophagus brasiliensis(Pearl Cichlid)

A variable species. Typically pinkish-green in colour with numerous pearly spots along. Fins are more or less reddish in colour, often with some blue markings as well. Females are smaller than males. Large males may develop a pronounced nuchal hump and often have quite elongate dorsal and anal fins.

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Fish information (behaviour and breeding):

An "eartheater" cichlids, this fish forages by sifting mud for small prey animals such as worms.

Relatively peaceful towards other species but territorial among its own kind. Pairs work together to protect the nest, the male guarding the territory and the female minding the eggs. Quite tricky to breed though, because pairs are sometimes difficult to establish. Best results are obtained by rearing a group of juveniles together and then allowing them to pair off naturally.

Family Group:	South and Central American Cichlids
Distribution	Southern Brazil and Uruguay
Temperature	24-26C
Size	Up to 28 cm, usually smaller
Water Parameters	Adaptable, but preferably neutral and not too hard.
Water PH	6.5-7.5

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Shop stock

The latest shops to have this fish in stock are listed below. Click on a shop name for full shop details, or click the link below the shops to view ALL shops that stock this fish.

	Amwell Aquatics - Soham	Cambridgeshire	CB7 5UE
	Maidenhead Aquatics@ Oxford	Oxfordshire	OX33 1YJ
	The Japanese Koi Company	Bedfordshire	SG16 6BB
	Maidenhead Aquatics@ Bracknell	Bracknell, Berkshire	RG42 4HA
	Maidenhead Aquatics @ Syon Park	Middlesex	TW8 8JG
	Maidenhead Aquatics@ Wembley	London	NW9 8RY

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