{"product_id":"red-head-tapajos","title":"Red Head Tapajos","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGeophagus pyrocephalus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Head Tapajos \/ Red Head Tapajos Eartheater\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Head Tapajos is a beautiful South American eartheater cichlid originating from Brazil's Tapajós River basin. As the fish matures, it develops its signature orange-red coloration across the head along with iridescent blue-green spotting and colorful fin markings. Juveniles are considerably less colorful, with their adult coloration developing as they grow. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Head Tapajos are relatively peaceful for cichlids and are especially known for their natural sand-sifting behavior. They repeatedly take mouthfuls of substrate, separate edible material, and expel the remaining sand through the mouth and gills. Because of this behavior, a \u003cstrong\u003esoft sand substrate is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than simply decorative. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \/ Mildly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches — Juvenile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–7 inches commonly in aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79–86°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–10 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Benthic Forager\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapajós River Basin, Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best maintained in a group when adequate space is available. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, fine sand substrate is one of the most important requirements for Red Head Tapajos because it allows them to perform their natural feeding behavior without damaging their mouths or gills. Provide plenty of open sand along with driftwood, rocks, and sheltered areas. A mature aquarium with excellent water quality, strong biological filtration, and adequate floor space is recommended. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking cichlid pellets or granules supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods. Because Red Head Tapajos naturally forage along the bottom, offer foods that reach the substrate rather than relying exclusively on floating foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You are purchasing a \u003cstrong\u003ejuvenile Red Head Tapajos approximately 2.5 inches in size\u003c\/strong\u003e. Juveniles will generally \u003cstrong\u003enot display the intense red head and mature coloration shown by fully grown adults\u003c\/strong\u003e. Color, markings, fin development, and body shape will continue developing as the fish matures. Sex is selected randomly and is not guaranteed by the supplier. Aqua Huna specifically identifies these fish as juveniles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679244808472,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-14at10.04.13AM.png?v=1789394714","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/red-head-tapajos","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}