Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head

Geophagus sp. 'Tapajos Red Head'

Also known as: Tapajos Red Head, Red Head Geo

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Beautiful eartheater cichlid with a vivid red-orange head and iridescent blue body markings. Sifts sand for food.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

78–86°F
26–30°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

7"
17.8 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires a sand substrate — sifting sand through their gills is essential behavior. Keep in groups of 5+.

Feeding

Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp. Will constantly sift sand for food particles.

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Bleeding Heart Tetra 2.5" Spotted Headstander 3.5" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Festivum Cichlid 6" Keyhole Cichlid 4"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" X-Ray Tetra 1.75"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Pearl Danio 2.5" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8"

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