Xingu Blue Lip Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus argyrostictus) Sizes:2.5 - 3 inches (wild) are often known as the

are often known as the vacuums of the tank that will not only eat anything they can fit in their mouth that looks appetizing but also grow to a grand length of 2 feet within one year

Not beginner-friendly—feeding can be difficult

Tank Mates:Select tank mates carefully due to their temperament:

They do best in:

The Eruption Leopard carries that same elegance — hovering as a group before shifting direction in perfect synchronization

Xingu Blue Lip Eartheater Cichlid (Geophagus argyrostictus) Sizes:2.5 - 3 inches (wild) are often known as theXingu Blue Lip Eartheater Geophagus argyrostictusSubtle color, constant motion The Xingu Blue Lip Eartheater is a refined South American cichlid prized for natural behavior and understated beauty. Collected from the clear, rocky tributaries of Brazils Rio Xingu, this species carries a soft silver beige body dusted with fine metallic spotting and highlighted by its signature electric blue lips and facial markings. Under warm lighting the fins glow with