Guianacara geayi

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Guianacara geayi

Common Name:   Banded Cichlid

Description:   Guianacara geayi a relatively peaceful acara native to the Approuague and Oyapock Rivers in French Guiana and the northeastern region of Brazil. It prefers slow moving water and is a cave spawner.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   French Guiana and NE Brazil

Aquarist Notes

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Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired a group of 8 young ~1" fish from the Norwalk Aquarium Society Fall Auction.