Yellowhump Eartheater (Geophagus pellegrini)

Yellowhump Eartheater (Geophagus pellegrini)The Geophagus pellegrini tolerates a wide range of water conditions, including hard water. Currently, it is difficult if not impossible to find this majestic species in North American aquariums and hardly ever available in any petstore. Females remain 2 smaller than males. Sexually mature males show a red orange color all over the body. Males also have a slight hump on the head. They are a very peaceful species and must be kept with tankmates that are

To acclimate them you will need a round tank or pond with lots of oxygen

Recommended: 180+ gallons for long-term care

and part of the Mastacembelidae family

mainly due to its colors and patterns

is a species of botiid fish found in flowing water in the upper and middle Yangtze basin in China

elongate loach or royal clown loach

Choose tank mates that are too large to fit into its cavernous mouth

Aggressive and territorial

Tank Mates:Generally more peaceful than other arowanas

Rincón hondo

the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This gar inhabits a wide range of fresh and brackish water habitats such as rivers