{"product_id":"geophagus-tapajos","title":"Geophagus Tapajos 4-6cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Head Tapajos Earth Eater (Geophagus sp. \"Tapajos\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking South American cichlid renowned for its iridescent blue-green body and signature red-orange head colouration. Known for their fascinating sand-sifting feeding behaviour, these earth-eaters constantly filter substrate through their gills in search of food, making them one of the most engaging and character-rich cichlids to watch in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 200L+ (4 foot tank minimum, larger preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature (celsius): 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive; generally peaceful but can be territorial when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — sand-sifting grazer; accepts quality pellets, frozen bloodworms\/brineshrimp, live foods, and occasional vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 20–25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Intermediate (requires excellent water quality and a sand substrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive South American cichlids of similar size (e.g. Severums, Festivums, Silver Dollars), large peaceful catfish, and similar-sized community fish. Avoid small fish that could be eaten. Best kept in groups of 4–6+ for natural social behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRio Tapajós basin, Brazil (South America)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67742131224736,"sku":"FSH-0230","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/image18_002.jpg?v=1773975205","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/geophagus-tapajos","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}