Juvenile Red Hump Geophagus (Geophagus Steindacheri)

Red Hump Geopagus are a docile companion fish for Angelfish.  Geophagus means "earth eater", they sift the substrate by taking mouthfuls and working it in their mouths to remove anything edible.  They are great for keeping the substrate aerated, helping to eliminate anaerobic bacteria buildup.  The males develop a red hump and are more brightly colored than the females.  This species is small, males grow to around 6" standard length, females a little smaller.  Current size are juveniles at 1-1/2" to 2", they are not mature enough to sex so buy a group to be sure to get some males.