Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus sp. 'Tapajos Red Head'
✓ Compatible
Keyhole Cichlid

Keyhole Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii

Can Geophagus Tapajos Red Head Live With Keyhole Cichlid?

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head and Keyhole Cichlid are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (7" and 4").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Geophagus Tapajos Red Head: bottom, Keyhole Cichlid: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Geophagus Tapajos Red Head is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 65 gallons

ParameterGeophagus Tapajos Red HeadKeyhole Cichlid
Temperature78–86°F72–82°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size7"4"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal20 gal

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