Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus sp. 'Tapajos Red Head'
✓ Compatible
Red Eye Tetra

Red Eye Tetra

Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Can Geophagus Tapajos Red Head Live With Red Eye Tetra?

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head and Red Eye Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (7" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 65 gallons

ParameterGeophagus Tapajos Red HeadRed Eye Tetra
Temperature78–86°F72–82°F
pH5.5–7.55.5–8.5
Max Size7"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal20 gal

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