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This species can be mildly aggressive and will probably eat small fish if they can, so consider tankmates carefully. Keep them in a very large tank with other decent size South American cichlids that won't nip fins. Feed Eartheaters predominantly a good pellet or flake, along with the occasional frozen meaty item and greenstuffs. This species is more interested in meaty foods rather than vegetable matter. Tank decor can be simple, driftwood, rocks, plants and a deep soft substrate. This species is a biparental mouthbrooder, meaning both parents will take the young in their mouth for protection.