Sveni Eartheater - (Geophagus sveni Rio Parana) Breeding Pair

🐟 Sveni Eartheater – (Geophagus sveni) – Peaceful South American Cichlid for Sale

The Sveni Eartheater (Geophagus sveni) is a beautiful and peaceful South American cichlid known for its metallic blue body, red accents, and elegant finnage. As with other eartheaters, it gets its name from its feeding behavior—scooping mouthfuls of sand or fine gravel to sift out edible bits. Native to slow-moving rivers of Brazil, this species thrives in planted aquariums with sandy substrates and does best in groups. Its gentle temperament makes it an excellent choice for community tanks with other peaceful cichlids and larger tetras.

🔎 Quick Facts – Sveni Eartheater (Geophagus sveni)

• 📛 Common Name: Sveni Eartheater
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Geophagus sveni
• 🌍 Origin: South America (Brazil)
• 🎨 Appearance: Metallic blue-silver body with red highlights on fins and gill plates
• 📏 Max Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Occasionally available; prized by Geophagus enthusiasts

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• 🤝 Peaceful for a cichlid; best kept in groups of 5 or more
• 🪱 Natural sand-sifter; constantly forages along the substrate
• 🐟 Compatible with other peaceful South American species

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a group
• 🪵 Fine sand substrate to allow natural feeding behavior
• 🌿 Décor with driftwood, plants, and open swimming areas
• 💡 Moderate lighting to bring out colors

💧 Water Parameters – Sveni Eartheater Care

• 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous Cichlid

• 🐟 High-quality cichlid pellets
• 🦐 Frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp
• 🌽 Vegetable-based foods or spirulina for variety

📋 Sveni Eartheater Overview Table

✨ Highlight:
The Sveni Eartheater combines stunning metallic colors with peaceful temperament and fascinating sand-sifting behavior, making it a perfect choice for a large South American community aquarium.