Red Horseface

The Red Horseface Cichlid (Geophagus Surinamensis )is tropical fish and known as earth-eater. They arefreshwater fish from South American. They are developing beautiful color patterns and extended finnage as they matrue. Their aquarium should have good filtration and the tank for Red Horseface Cichlid should be as large as possible. In Coburg Aquarium, we have a range of Live Fish, Aquarium plants and Aquarium Supplies for Sale.

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Features of Red Horseface Cichlid:

• Sliver base color, blue-greyish spotted face pattern and has a streamlined body shape
• Pink to red color on their finnage, may have black marks on the body
• Feed by picking up mouthfuls of sand to sift out food items
• Easy to keep and are relatiely peaceful
• The Red Horseface Cichlids average lifespan : 7 years

Red Horseface Cichlid: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Red Horseface Cichlid:

The Red Horseface Cichlid requires a large aquarium.The minimum tank size is 250L. It’s always highly recommended to consider a larger aquarium if you plant to keep a group of fish.

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Red Horseface Cichlid Tank Mate Compatibility:

Red Horsefaces is a peaceful fish and can get along well with other calm cichlids enjoy similar water conditions. But it’s better to keep them in groups of 5 or 6. Possible tank mates you can consider are:

• Large Tetras – Congo Tetras
• Corydoras Catfish
• Sucking Catfish
• Severums
• Angelfish

Red Horseface Cichlid Food:

Red Horseface cichlidswill eat any 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.Some good commerical food brands for this fish:

• Hikari Cichlid Fish Food
• OSI Cichlid Premier Pellets (M)
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

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Red Horseface Cichlid Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Red Horseface cichlids need good filtration system to survive, so we advise that you get an efficient high powdered canister filter. Here are some great brands to consider:

• Aqua OneInternal 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

Aquarium Heater

The aquarium should be heated, depending on your areas climate. Install an aquarium heater if necessary.

Aquatic Plants

Red Horseface Cichlid may occasonal eat the soft-leaved platns. It might not be compatible with the delicate platns.However, hardy plants like Anubias and java ferns, or live aquarium plants that attach to driftwood and rocks, or potted plants are recommended, likeAnubias on Driftwood,Aquarium Plants in pot. Check ourLive Aquarium Plantshere.

Aquarium Decorations

Plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations are recommended, the hiding spots make them feel more secure. Ideal 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

Aquarium Substrate

Sand are good substrate for them.

A variety ofSubstratesare available at Coburg Aquarium.