Geopagus sp. Tapajos "Orange head"
Scientific Name: Geophagus sp. "Tapajos Orange Head"
Size :25 cm/10 inches
PH : 6
Habitat : Rio Tapajos, South America
Temp : 25-28 c/78 f
Food : Carnivore, frozen foods, bloodworm.
Tank: 350 liters/95 gallons minimum with fine sand and lots of roots.
Gender Differences : Monomorphic
Breeding : Biparental Mouthbrooder. Substate spawner/mouth brooder
Temperament : Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament : Mildly Aggressive
Water Hardness : Soft
Comments:A very colorful Geophagus and great for the beginner. As with most 'Geos', rowdy tankmates should be avoided. This species is is a delayed ovophilous mouthbrooder. In some circumstances, the male will not share in brood care.
Wild caught male
Pair guarding fry.
Information gathered from
http://www.thecichlidgallery.com and
http://www.cichlid-forum.com.