Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus sp. 'Tapajos Red Head'
⚠ Use Caution
Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Can Geophagus Tapajos Red Head Live With Neon Tetra?

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head and Neon Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–81°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (7" vs 1.5"). Geophagus Tapajos Red Head may bully or stress Neon Tetra.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Geophagus Tapajos Red Head is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 60 gallons

ParameterGeophagus Tapajos Red HeadNeon Tetra
Temperature78–86°F70–81°F
pH5.5–7.56–7
Max Size7"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal10 gal

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