Geophagus sp. Gurupi - Stunning Rare Eartheater Cichlid - Live Fish (Multiple Sizes)
Geophagus sp. "Gurupi"
Stunning Rare Eartheater Cichlid
The Geophagus sp. "Gurupi" is a striking South American eartheater cichlid known for its vibrant golden-yellow body, iridescent blue-green highlights, and a distinctive black blotch on its side. Native to the Gurupi River basin in Brazil, this peaceful and intelligent species is perfect for larger community or South American biotope aquariums. They display natural sand-sifting behavior—constantly foraging through the substrate, which makes them both fascinating and functional tankmates.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive (best kept with similar-sized tankmates)
Adult Size: 8–10 inches
Tank Size: 75 gallons minimum
Water Parameters: 76–82°F, pH 6.0–7.5
Diet: Omnivore – accepts pellets, flakes, frozen, and live foods
Bring natural elegance and unique behavior to your aquarium with this rare and captivating Geophagus species.
- Image in this listing is for reference only. Actual fish may slightly vary.
- Image of fish available not an exact image of the fish you will receive. We rotate stocks almost monthly.
- You will get same type, color & same grade.
- All live fish are quarantined and we made sure they are healthy, active and eating before listing.
- We ship Every Tuesday-Thursday
- All sizes listed are approximate.
- Healthy Tropical Live Fish from Rockland Aquarium
Shipping
- We ship orders every Tuesday-Thursday
- Most orders received will be shipped the following week
- Local pick up is available at our store.
- Rockland Aquarium
- 132 Route 304
Feeding
All Fish are feeding on Xtreme Aquatic Foods unless otherwise specified. To keep your fish eating once the arrive. Please consider purchasing Xtreme.
Xtreme Nano .5mm
Xtreme Cichlid Peewee 1.5mm
Xtreme Big Fella 3mm