Scientific Name:
Geophagus Parnaibae
Common Names:
Orange/Red Head Tapajos
Range:
South America, Rio Parnaiba drainage in Brazil.
Maximum Size:
6 Inches.
Body Characteristics:
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Distinctive/unique features:
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Tank:
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pH Level:
5.5 to 6.5
Temperature:
76 to 84 Degrees
Compatible Species:
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Temperament:
Semi Aggressive
Diet:
Omnivore
Care Level:
Easy
Notes:
The Tapajos Red head, is a beautiful and relatively peaceful species that is considered a rare gem in the hobby.
Tapajos prefer warm, soft, acidic, and clean water as well as areas of low or subdued lighting where they can sift around for snacks. Tapajos prefer to live in groups and are relatively peaceful Cichlids that have been successful in a community environment, but are more commonly kept in species or biotope-specific aquariums (or housed with other Cichlids). Tank mates should be considered carefully and should be comparable in size.
The Tapajos is an omnivore that generally feeds from the bottom of the aquarium (but will surface for frozen bloodworms) and should be fed a variety of foods, such as live, prepared, frozen or freeze-dried: brine shrimp, bloodworms, blackworms, krill, flake food, and soft, sinking, Cichlid pellets.
Tapajos are brood caring, mouth brooders and breeding them is not too difficult.
