{"product_id":"svens-eartheater-cichlid-geophagus-sveni-tank-bred","title":"Sven's Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus sveni), Tank-Bred!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sven's Eartheater Cichlid is another ultra-colurful and relatively small, peaceful cichlid that can be a major standout in the aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Sven's\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEartheater Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eGeophagus sveni\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very beautiful and surprisingly peaceful cichlid that is native to Brazil. It is regarded as one of the smaller and remarkably colorful \"earth-eating\" species. The entire \u003cem\u003eGeophagus \u003c\/em\u003egenus is known for its characteristic feeding behavior of scooping up mouthfuls of substrate, which it separates from any small invertebrate prey, and expelling the sifted substrate through its gills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eSven's\u003c\/span\u003e Eartheater Cichlid requires an aquarium with a soft, sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. Gravel and other larger substrates can damage the gills and organs of this fish as it feeds. Due to its digging behavior and occasional appetite for soft-leaved plants, it might not be compatible with some more delicate plants. However, it is fine with more durable plants that can be attached to rocks and driftwood. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of open terrain. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning, but this species tends to thrive and show its best coloration in groups of 6 or more. Subdominant specimens are more prone to bullying in smaller groups. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the \u003cspan\u003eSven's Eartheater\u003c\/span\u003e Cichlid, but more durable, larger shrimp and snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium  \u003cspan\u003eSchooling fish such as large tetras and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecatfish are good tankmates, as are suckermouth catfish and other relatively peaceful cichlids such as severums, angelfish, and even discus. \u003c\/span\u003eIf spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeeding is simple for the unfussy \u003cspan\u003eSven's\u003c\/span\u003e Eartheater Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration. Due to its unique feeding behavior, this fish requires food of smaller size than many other cichlids. Even as it reaches adult size, it should be fed foods comparable to the size of bloodworms and small to medium size grade dry foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are currently offering juvenile specimens of this incredible species which will mature to the striking adult coloration in a few months. We are also offering subadult specimens, which are already beginning to display this coloration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful coloration across the entire body in both males and females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery active with fascinating feeding behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy with plenty of personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e:  76° - 84° F (24° - 29° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  6.2 - 7.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  2 - 15 KH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  75+ gallons for a group of 5-8 adult specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eDiet\u003c\/u\u003e:  Omnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/u\u003e:  Gregarious. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/u\u003e:  6.5 inches (16 - 17 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/u\u003e:  1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm) for Juveniles,  3 - 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm) for Subadults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Juvenile","offer_id":49069571932313,"sku":"ogc1790042190960","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3 Juveniles","offer_id":49069571965081,"sku":"ukc1790042190961","price":28.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6 Juveniles","offer_id":49069571997849,"sku":"mzm1790042190962","price":61.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 9 Juveniles","offer_id":49069572030617,"sku":"jlw1790042190963","price":98.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 12 Juveniles","offer_id":49069572063385,"sku":"hyb1790042190964","price":108.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Subadult","offer_id":49069572096153,"sku":"vrr1790042190965","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3 Subadults","offer_id":49069572128921,"sku":"aal1790042190966","price":86.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6 Subadults","offer_id":49069572161689,"sku":"jdm1790042190967","price":159.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/svens-eartheater-cichlid-geophagus-sveni-tank-bred_1.png?v=1790042195","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/svens-eartheater-cichlid-geophagus-sveni-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}