Red Hump Geophagus Cichlid

Red hump geophagus are classic eartheaters. They like to eat and spit substrate, but who doesn't? Males develop the big red hump on their heads that gives them their name. Our red hump geophagus are wild-caught in Colombia and will get great color. Females also show some color, but the hump is not as prominent. At current shipping size, no red hump will be apparent.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Eartheaters sift sand through their gills, so use a fine sand bottom (no sharp gravel). Give them open sand areas, driftwood and some rocks. Good filtration and clean water are important.

Feeding: Feed a quality sinking pellet or granule once or twice a day. Sinking foods let them feed naturally by sifting the sand. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Eartheaters do well with other peaceful South American fish of similar size, such as angelfish, severums, festivums, larger tetras, hatchetfish and plecos. Avoid aggressive cichlids that would bully them.

Good to know: Many eartheaters are mouthbrooders. Watch for parents taking eggs or fry into their mouths for protection.