Geophagus balzanii "Paraguay Eartheater"

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Latin Name: Geophagus balzanii
Common Name: Paraguay Mouthbrooder, Paraguay Eartheater, Argentine Humphead
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Adult Full Size: 6"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Chromo Flakes, Earthworm Flakes, Thera A

Description: One of the smaller Geophagus, the balzanii grows to about 6 inches and grows a unique clear hump on their heads. They often roam around the tank sifting through their tanks substrate, which is where their name Geophagus (earth eater) originates.