Geophagus "Red Head Tapajos"

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Latin Name: Geophagus pyrocephalus
Common Name: Red Head Geophagus, Red Head Geo
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Adult Full Size: 6"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Chromo Flakes, Earthworm Flakes, Thera A

Description: One of the smaller Geophagus, the Red Head Geo grows to about 6 inches and gets a bright red head with a beautiful iridescence across their bodies. They often roam around the tank sifting through their tanks substrate, which is where their name Geophagus (earth eater) originates.