Species Profile
Tapajos Red Head
Geophagus sp. Tapajos
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
78–84°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Red-headed sand-sifting eartheater from the Tapajos river. Requires fine sand substrate (gravel damages their gills as they sift). One of the most peaceful larger cichlids and naturally schools in groups of 5+.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Tapajos Red Head
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Tapajos Red Headin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Kuhli Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lemon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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