Cichlids · Geophagus
Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head'
Geophagus sp. 'orange head' · Lower Rio Tapajós and Rio Arapiuns, Brazil
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Water temperature
26–30 °C 79–86 °F
pH
4.5–7.5 soft, acidic water
Adult size
25 cm 9.8 in
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
Keep together
5 or more a shoal feels safe
Current
Gentle a steady gentle flow
Food
Eats most foods
Temperament
Peaceful
Where it comes from
Home water
Lower Rio Tapajós and Rio Arapiuns, Brazil
Tapajós
Lives in river habitat.
The dot is placed on its home rivers, not an exact collecting site. Map: Natural Earth.
Tank mates
Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.
Keep apart
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Need a different pH
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Need a different pH and aggressive
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Need different temperatures
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Aggressive
In the hobby
Where to find it
No store or breeder we know of has it right now.
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Tanks with this fish
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From keepers
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Questions keepers ask
How big does a Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' get?
About 25 cm (9.8 in) as an adult.
What temperature does a Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' need?
26–30 °C (79–86 °F).
What pH does a Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' need?
pH 4.5–7.5.
Does a Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' need to be kept in a group?
Yes. Keep at least 5.
Is the Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' aggressive?
No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.
What does a Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' eat?
It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.
Where does the Geophagus 'Tapajós orange head' come from?
Lower Rio Tapajós and Rio Arapiuns, Brazil.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 26 | Sourced |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 30 | Sourced |
| pH min | 4.5 | Sourced |
| pH max | 7.5 | Sourced |
| Adult size (cm) | 25 | Sourced |
| Flow | Moderate | Sourced |
| Swim level (top / middle / bottom) | bottom | Sourced |
| Habitat | river | Estimate |
| Smallest happy group | 5 | Sourced |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Sourced |
| Diet | Omnivore | Sourced |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.