Geophagus surinamensis - These fish can vary in colour depending on their mood and can display blues, yellows and reds in their iridescent scales. They also have long, flowing, blue spotted patterns on their tails and fins.

Found in Central America, these cichlids are sociable and prefer to live in a group or pair. They are named Eartheaters due to the way they sift the substrate for fine particles of food and so prefer a sandy substrate. These fish are incredibly peaceful as they feed by sifting the substrate and are rarely territorial.

Maximum size: 28cm

Lifespan: 10 years

Temperature: 24-28 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater

Tank Mates: Other freshwater tropical fish that are peaceful and not too much smaller.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellets