HomeFreshwater aquarium fishSouth & Central American cichlidsGeophagus abalios Geophagus abalios Scientific name: Geophagus abalios L?pez-Fern?ndez & Taphorn, 2004 Geophagus abalios is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 25 cm (9.8 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 285 L (75 US gal), water at 24–29°C (75–84°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: South America, Orinoco and Casiquiare river basins in Venezuela. Geophagus abalios care at a glanceCare levelModerateTemperamentPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentAdult size25 cm (9.8 in)Minimum tank285 L (75 US gal)Temperature24–29°C (75–84°F)pH6.5–7.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)DietOmnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods. Species factsScientific nameGeophagus abaliosFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionSouth America: Orinoco and Casiquiare drainages in Venezuela.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More south & central american cichlidsBlue-eye cichlidCryptoheros spilurusRainbow kribPelvicachromis pulcherNanochromis parilusOrange chromideEtroplus maculatusHeros efasciatusCrenicichla strigataSee all south & central american cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026