{"product_id":"geophagus-tapajos-red-head-tapajos","title":"Geophagus Tapajos (Red Head Tapajos)","description":"\u003cp class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003eGeophagus Tapajos (Red Head Tapajos): The small, relatively tranquil Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus pyrocephalus) is a cichlid from Brazil's Rio Tapajós.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003eThese fish are earth-eaters, they need a sandy substrate. They use their gills to remove bits of food for consumption by sifting mouthfuls of sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will be fine as a breeding pair, but like all Geophagus, they prefer to be kept in groups of four or more. They get along well with most cichlids from South America and larger tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the Amazon River's Rio Tapajos contains Tapajos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI. Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Adult Size: 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Adult Size: 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming Level: Mid-bottom level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tapajos Red Head is a rare gem in the aquarium hobby because it is a beautiful and relatively peaceful specie. They transform aquariums into a pop of bling and a vivid red color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapajos will constantly burrow through substrates and sift through sand in search of food. They may nibble a little on some live plants, Anubias and other plants that are attached to driftwood are best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapajos like areas with low or dim lighting where they can look for food and warm, soft, acidic, clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapajos are relatively tranquil cichlids that have been successful in a community setting. However, they are typically kept in species- or biotope-specific aquariums (or housed with other cichlids).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapajos prefer to live in large groups. Tank mates should be of similar size and carefully considered. See images of mature and show specimens for shipping information. These fish will appear nicely colored!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended: 5 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall hostility: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eHostility towards own species: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eHostility towards other Species: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"i8Z77e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eRed Spotted Severum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eL333 Porto de Moz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eKeyhole Cichlid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeophagus Tapajos (Red Head Tapajos) are simple to feed and enjoy a varied diet. Sinking pelletized omnivore food is a good all-around option because they are bottom sifters. It's a good idea to add protein foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, chopped shrimp, or bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended food\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"-product-title-53-111764\" class=\"oxy-product-title product_title entry-title oxy-woo-element\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Excel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"-product-title-53-111764\" class=\"oxy-product-title product_title entry-title oxy-woo-element\"\u003eTetra Tablets Tabimin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWord for the wise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/live-aquarium-plants\/\"\u003eLive Plants\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e - with caution as  Geophagus Tapajos like to snack on plants, so adding some that can attach to driftwood or live in pots is recommended to keep the species entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/nature-aquarium-essentials\/aquarium-driftwood\/\"\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/nature-aquarium-essentials\/aquarium-rocks\/\"\u003eRocks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/product-category\/live-and-frozen-food\/\"\u003eLive, frozen food\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-medicines-additives\/fish-tank-starters\/\"\u003eAquarium Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-filters\/\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-heaters\/\"\u003eHeater\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/?product_cat=\u0026amp;s=thermometer\u0026amp;post_type=product\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"6\"","offer_id":45822717821089,"sku":"GTPJ-060","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":45822717853857,"sku":"GTPJ-032","price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":45822717886625,"sku":"GTPJ-050","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/1837_geo_red_head.png?v=1773645667","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/geophagus-tapajos-red-head-tapajos","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}