Price on InquiryGeophagus Altifrons
🐟 GEOPHAGUS ALTIFRONS 🌎 Origin: South America — Amazon & Essequibo river systems 📏 Adult Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) 🏠 Tank Size: 4 ft minimum for a group; larger tanks are preferred for adults 🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C 💧 pH: 5.5–7.5 ⚡ Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial; best kept in groups ⏳ Lifespan: 8–12+ years with proper care 🍤 Feeding: Quality cichlid pellets, sinking granules, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, & occasional live foods 🐠 Tank Mates: • Angelfish • Severum • Silver Dollar • Uaru • Rummy Nose Tetra • Corydoras • Discus 🪨 Tank Setup & Care: • Fine sand substrate is highly recommended because they constantly sift the substrate for food. • Use driftwood, smooth rocks and hardy plants. • Provide strong biological filtration but avoid excessively powerful water flow. • Keep 5–8+ individuals when possible to spread social aggression. • Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes. • Avoid sharp gravel that can damage their mouths and gills. 💙 AAF Tips: ⭐ Geophagus Altifrons is a sand-sifting South American cichlid—sand is one of the most important parts of its setup. ⭐ Keep them in a proper group rather than as a single fish. ⭐ Feed sinking foods so they can naturally forage through the substrate. ⭐ Stable, clean water and a mature aquarium will bring out their best colors and behavior.