{"product_id":"geophagus-red-head-tapajos","title":"Geophagus Red Head Tapajos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGeophagus 'Red Head Tapajos'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGeophagus pyrocephalus\u003c\/em\u003e) is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea vibrant and relatively peaceful South American cichlid known for its distinctive appearance and unique \"eartheater\" behavior\u003c\/mark\u003e. Originating from the lower Rio Tapajós in Brazil, it is a popular and stunning addition to community aquariums.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"IZC48c_d,IZC48c_e,IZC48c_f\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=IZC48c_d\/TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"55243505-ba21-4a8b-9b23-863695324744\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=IZC48c_d\/C5gNJc;class=IZC48c_d\/UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4h6KT5ruRAxVlEzQIHQaMHH0Qye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"IZC48c_l,IZC48c_m,IZC48c_n\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=IZC48c_l\/TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"31401e79-c2e1-4949-98a0-0c593423bd70\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=IZC48c_l\/C5gNJc;class=IZC48c_l\/UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4h6KT5ruRAxVlEzQIHQaMHH0Qye0OegQIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis species is highly valued for its striking coloration: adults develop a vivid reddish-orange head that contrasts beautifully with a shimmering, iridescent body featuring gold to green scales. Their fins often display gold-green to orange-red markings and subtle blue stripes. Males are generally larger, more intensely colored, and develop extended fins as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey typically grow to an average adult size of 6-7 inches (15-18 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \"Geophagus\" name (Greek for \"earth-eater\") comes from their natural, continuous habit of sifting mouthfuls of substrate through their gills in search of food. They are generally peaceful for cichlids, though they can exhibit territorial behavior, especially during spawning. They are a gregarious species and do best when kept in groups of 5 or more to establish a stable social hierarchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA fine, soft sandy substrate is essential to allow for their natural sifting behavior without damaging their gills or mouthparts. They thrive in tanks with plenty of open swimming space, along with hiding spots created by driftwood, rocks, or large, securely anchored plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are omnivores and should be offered a varied diet of high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"IZC48c_14,IZC48c_15,IZC48c_16\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=IZC48c_14\/TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8178ca44-7127-4b14-9a72-0c13a7e612fc\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=IZC48c_14\/C5gNJc;class=IZC48c_14\/UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4h6KT5ruRAxVlEzQIHQaMHH0Qye0OegQIAxAF\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDue to their coloration and calm nature, the 'Red Head Tapajos' is a highly sought-after species among aquarium hobbyists.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"IZC48c_1g,IZC48c_1h,IZC48c_1i\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=IZC48c_1g\/TKHnVd;\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48316716220657,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/REDHEADTAPAJOS.webp?v=1781487601","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/geophagus-red-head-tapajos","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}