{"id":5269,"date":"2026-02-17T05:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/geophagus-argyrostictus-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:30:13","slug":"geophagus-argyrostictus-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=geophagus-argyrostictus-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Geophagus Argyrostictus 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"669\"><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"201\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"235\">Geophagus argyrostictus<\/strong> is a graceful South American cichlid admired for its<strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"315\">\u00a0 body<\/strong> sprinkled with fine <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"356\">shimmering spots<\/strong> and accented by <strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"407\">subtle red and blue highlights<\/strong> on the fins. Like other eartheaters, it spends much of its time gently sifting through the substrate for food, adding both activity and natural foraging behavior to the aquarium. Its peaceful temperament makes it a great choice for <strong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"668\">community cichlid setups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"890\"><strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"682\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"738\">slow-moving rivers and floodplain lakes<\/strong> in the <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"762\">Amazon Basin<\/strong>, particularly in <strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"814\">Brazil and surrounding regions<\/strong>. Found in <strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"856\">soft, sandy-bottom habitats<\/strong> with warm, tannin-stained waters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"904\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\" \/>Omnivorous with a preference for small invertebrates. Provide a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1013\">sinking cichlid pellets<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1039\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> such as <strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1089\">bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia<\/strong>, and occasional <strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1126\">vegetable matter<\/strong> like spirulina-based flakes. Sand substrate is recommended to allow natural sifting behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1438\"><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1237\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\" \/>Peaceful for a cichlid, making it compatible with <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1389\">other Geophagus species, peaceful South American cichlids, Corydoras, larger tetras, and plecos<\/strong>. Avoid highly aggressive or fin-nipping species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1461\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1502\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1500\">76\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1522\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1522\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1520\">6.0\u20137.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1556\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1626\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1592\">55 gallons<\/strong> (larger recommended for groups)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1676\">Fine sand substrate preferred for safe foraging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1707\"><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1705\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1782\">Peaceful and social\u2014best kept in <strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1759\">groups of 5+<\/strong> to reduce aggression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1846\">Constant bottom forager, keeping substrate turned and clean<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1918\">Shows best color when settled and kept in a well-structured aquascape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1940\"><strong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1938\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2248\">\n<li data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2008\">Displays more intense colors during breeding or social displays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2106\">\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2106\">Ideal for <strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2053\">South American biotope tanks<\/strong> with driftwood, leaf litter, and gentle filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2191\">\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2191\">Produces minimal aggression compared to many cichlids, but males may spar mildly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2248\">\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2248\">Will dig while foraging\u2014secure plants or use hardscape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2427\">The <strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2281\">Geophagus argyrostictus<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2333\">beautiful, peaceful, and active eartheater<\/strong> that brings both elegance and natural behavior to large, well-planned freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Geophagus argyrostictus is a graceful South American cichlid admired for its\u00a0 body sprinkled with fine shimmering spots and accented by subtle red and blue highlights on the fins. 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