THREADFIN GEOPHAGUS HECKELII

✨ Threadfin Geophagus heckelii – Graceful Eartheater with Flowing Fins and Shimmering Color

The Threadfin Geophagus (Geophagus heckelii) is a truly majestic eartheater cichlid prized for its elongated trailing finnage, pearl-white body shimmer, and striking facial stripes. Native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, this species combines elegance, intelligence, and fascinating behavior in one show-quality fish.

Unlike many aggressive cichlids, the Geophagus heckelii is peaceful by nature and prefers to sift through the substrate in search of food, a behavior that helps aerate your tank’s sand bed while keeping it clean. With its thread-like dorsal and caudal extensions, this species brings motion and refinement to South American biotope tanks and larger community aquariums.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Geophagus heckelii

• Common Names: Threadfin Geophagus, Red-Hump Eartheater

• Adult Size: 8–10 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (during breeding)

• Tank Size: 75+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 78–84°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft, clean, well-filtered water

• Diet: Omnivore – enjoys sinking pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, and vegetable matter

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Threadfin Geophagus thrive in:

• Sandy-bottom tanks where they can safely sift through substrate

• Heavily filtered aquariums with open swimming space

• South American community tanks or peaceful cichlid setups

Compatible with:

• Severums, peaceful larger tetras, silver dollars, keyhole cichlids, and other Geophagus species

• Avoid small nano species or overly aggressive tankmates like oscars or jaguar cichlids

• Best kept in groups of 3+ to encourage natural social behavior

Behavior:

• 🧠 Intelligent and interactive, often recognizes its keeper

• 🐚 Constantly sifts substrate—avoid sharp gravel

• ✨ Displays intense color and long fins when healthy and stress-free

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Threadfin Geophagus is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for fin length and scale clarity

• ✅ Tank-acclimated and eating high-protein sinking foods

• ✅ Professionally packed and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Ideal for South American setups, eartheater enthusiasts, and centerpiece aquariums

📦 Bring grace and movement to your aquarium with the flowing fins and peaceful presence of the Threadfin Geophagus heckelii—a refined giant with behavior as beautiful as its appearance. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.