Geophagus Balzanii
Live Fish
Pickup currently unavailable at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South
Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
Above are key points of our policy, Click Here to read our full shipping policy.
Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Geophagus Balzanii - Paraguay Eartheater
Paraguay Mouthbrooder. Geophagus balzanii belong to a group of fish known as the eartheaters. This species is very distinctive and recognizable. While very colorful males develop spectacular nuchal humps paired with their tall dorsal spines give presence to a grand cichlid.
Easily fed, provided anything offered sinks, as it will rarely feed from anywhere other than the substrate. Good quality granules foods, flake and small live and frozen foods are all recommended. Try to ensure it receives some vegetable matter. Spirulina flake, blanched spinach or shelled frozen peas work well.
Care
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Assorted
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: 15-20cm
Origin: South America
Family: Cichlidae
Tank Size: 200L
Temperature: 21 - 25c (Prefers water a little cooler than most other South American cichlids.)
pH: 6.5-7.2
Size Guide: approx. size 3-4cm
*Photo 1: adult fish and potential growth size. Photo 2: Juvenile fish supplied
***Photos for reference only*** If you like updated photo please contact us and we will send you photos/video of actual fish that you are purchasing.
