The Blue Streak Eartheater is a beautiful South American cichlid known for its elegant blue streaks along the body and its unique behavior of sifting substrate to find food. This medium-sized species is peaceful and active, making it a popular choice for community aquariums with similar-sized fish.
🔖 Scientific Name | Geophagus argyrostictus |
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🐟 Common Name | Blue Streak Eartheater |
🌎 Origin | Amazon basin, South America |
📏 Size | Up to 8 inches (20 cm) |
🌡️ Temperature | 75–82°F (24–28°C) |
💧 pH Range | 6.0–7.0 |
🐟 Temperament | Peaceful, social |
🏠 Tank Size | 55+ gallons |
🍽️ Diet | Omnivore |
💡 The Blue Streak Eartheater is a peaceful and fascinating species, perfect for aquarists who enjoy watching natural foraging behavior in their tanks.