Geophagus Rio Branco

Very nice 'Red-horseface' type, Geophagus Rio Branco is a tropical freshwater fish, orginated from South America. This species tend to inbahit in a well planted aquarium with substrates of sand, fine gravel.  Requires very good filtration.

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Features of Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlid:

• Black mark on the boby, bright red scales on fins, and iridescent scales on their flanks
• Like other Geophagus species, the Rio Branco love sifting through the substrate in searching food
• They prefer to live in groups and are relatively peaceful cichlids
• The average lifespan of a Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlid is 8 years 

Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Geophagus Rio Branco:

Geophagus Rio Branco do best in groups of 5 or more. 200L is the minimum tank size you should consider.  Depending on group size, a larger tank may be needed. Browse Aquarium Tank Selection here.

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Geophagus Rio Branco do best in groups of 5 or more. They are generally peaceful and can also compatible with other peaceful species enjoying similar water conditions. Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish 

Geophagus Rio Branco Fish Food:

Natural omnivores, Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlids appreciate a diet with lots of variety. Cichlid Fish Food can be ：

• OSI Cichlid Flakes 
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Hikari Cichlid Pellet
• Bloodworms 
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

 

Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Excellent filtration is essential for the Cichlid tank. The best filtration set up is a combination of external canister filters and/or a sump system. Here are some great brands to consider:

• Aqua One Internal Filters, Canister Filters, Hang On Filters
• Eheim Classic Canister Filter with Media
• Fluval Internal Filter, Hang On Filter, Canister Filter
• Oase Internal Filters, Canister Filters

Aquatic Plants

Geophagus Rio Branco Cichlids have digging behavior. So live aquarium plants that attach to driftwood and rocks, or potted plants are recommended, like Anubias on Driftwood, Aquarium Plants in pot. Check our Live Aquarium Plants here.

Decorations

To mimic Geophagus Rio Branco's nature inbaitate. Rocks, Tree Roots, Driftwood,  Pipe, and even clay pots are all good choices. Ornaments for your tank:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Bonsai Driftwood Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

Substrate

Fine gravel and sand are ideal substrates. A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.