Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus sp. 'Tapajos Red Head'
⚠ Use Caution
Red-Bellied Pacu

Red-Bellied Pacu

Piaractus brachypomus

Can Geophagus Tapajos Red Head Live With Red-Bellied Pacu?

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head and Red-Bellied Pacu CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (30" vs 7"). Red-Bellied Pacu may bully or stress Geophagus Tapajos Red Head.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Geophagus Tapajos Red Head: bottom, Red-Bellied Pacu: 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: 250 gallons

ParameterGeophagus Tapajos Red HeadRed-Bellied Pacu
Temperature78–86°F76–82°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size7"30"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal250 gal

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