Geophagus sp. 'tapajos orange head'

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Information

This immensely colorful South American cichlid (family Cichlidae) is found in the Rio Tapajos, a tributary of the Amazon river. This species is a fascinating earth eater.

Care tips

  • Black water, acidic
  • Best in a group
  • Sand mandatory
  • High temperatures is preferred
  • Omnivore

Geophagus sp. is also known by Geophagus sp. 'tapajos orange head'.

Below you can find a photo collection from the orange head group that my father have kept with successful breeding attempts.

Please contact me if the provided information is faulty.

Photo gallery

This photo gallery contains images. Photos were probably taken between 2006 and 2008. Latest photos are always at the top. Click on each image for full-screen view.

Video gallery

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