Geophagus Tapajos (Geophagus sp. "Tapajos") A striking earth-eater cichlid with a warm red and gold colouration, the Geophagus Redhorse is known for its habit of sifting sand through its gills in search of food. Peaceful for a cichlid, it's best kept in groups in a large tank with a deep sand bed. Care at a Glance: Minimum Tank Size: 300L with deep fine sand and open space Temperature: 2630°C pH Range: 6.07.0 Water Hardness: Soft to moderate Temperament: Peaceful, can be territorial when breeding Diet: Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms Max Size: 2025cm Lifespan: 810 years Care Level: Moderate (needs sand substrate and pristine water) Tank Mates:Peaceful South American cichlids, large tetras, severums, and catfish; avoid aggressive species and very small fish. Origin:South America river basins (captive-bred aquarium strain)