Red Hump Geophagus for sale Online
Red Hump Geophagus for sale Hawaii
Red Hump Geophagus for sale near me
Name: Red Hump Geophagus (Geophagus steindachneri)
Max Size: Up to 8 inches
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 75-82Β°F, hardness 5-15 dGH
Diet: Omnivorous - enjoys a varied diet including high-quality pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans. They also appreciate vegetable matter like spirulina and blanched vegetables.
Temperament: Generally peaceful but can be mildly territorial, especially during breeding. They are best kept with other similarly sized, peaceful cichlids or fish of compatible temperament.
Tank Setup: Provide a spacious tank with a sandy substrate, as they like to sift through the sand in search of food. Include rocks, caves, and driftwood for hiding spots. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain water quality.
Compatibility: Red Hump Geophagus are peaceful cichlids and do well in community tanks with other calm, medium-sized fish. Avoid keeping with overly aggressive species, as they may be bullied or outcompeted.
Behavior: Active and curious, these cichlids are bottom dwellers that will spend a lot of time sifting through the sand for food. Males are known for developing a prominent red hump on their head during breeding periods, which is a sign of maturity and readiness to breed.
Fun Fact: The Red Hump Geophagus gets its name from the distinctive red or orange hump that develops on the head of mature males, especially during the breeding season. They are known for their fascinating behavior of sand-sifting, which is a characteristic of Geophagus species, adding a dynamic and interactive aspect to their presence in the aquarium.
Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) Iβve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.
Mr. Ali
Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.
Fawn B.
Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!
Ian H.
The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.
Mark M.
They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.
Mr. Chin
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