Family - Cichlidae

Scientific Name - Geophagus taeniopareius

Distribution/Location - Rio Orinoco, Venezuela

Water Parameters - pH 6.5-7.5

Temperature - 76-84 F

Size - Males: 6-7" Females: 5"

Breeding - Ovophilous mouthbrooder (Both parents mouthbrood fry after fry hatch)

Personal Remarks - Easy to keep, provide regular water changes and a tank size of 75 gallons or larger.

Additional Remarks - Was imported as Geophagus surinamensis