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    Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) 5"

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    The Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) is another ultra-colurful and relatively peaceful cichlid that can be a major standout in the aquarium!

     

    The Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) is a very beautiful and surprisingly peaceful cichlid that is native to Brazil. It is regarded as one of the emarkably colorful "earth-eating" species. The entire Geophagus genus is known for its characteristic feeding behavior of scooping up mouthfuls of substrate, which it separates from any small invertebrate prey, and expelling the sifted substrate through its gills. 

     

    The Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) requires an aquarium with a soft, sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. Gravel and other larger substrates can damage the gills and organs of this fish as it feeds. Due to its digging behavior and occasional appetite for soft-leaved plants, it might not be compatible with some more delicate plants. However, it is fine with more durable plants that can be attached to rocks and driftwood. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of open terrain. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning, but this species tends to thrive and show its best coloration in groups of 6 or more. Subdominant specimens are more prone to bullying in smaller groups. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari), but more durable, larger shrimp and snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium  Schooling fish such as large tetras and Corydoras catfish are good tankmates, as are suckermouth catfish and other relatively peaceful cichlids such as severums, angelfish, and even discus. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether. 

     

    Feeding is simple for the unfussy Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari). High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration. Due to its unique feeding behavior, this fish requires food of smaller size than many other cichlids. Even as it reaches adult size, it should be fed foods comparable to the size of bloodworms and small to medium size grade dry foods. 

     

    We are currently offering juvenile specimens of this incredible species which will mature to the striking adult coloration in a few months. We are also offering subadult specimens, which are already beginning to display this coloration.

     

    What We Like About This Fish:

    • Beautiful coloration across the entire body in both males and females
    • Very active with fascinating feeding behavior
    • Hardy with plenty of personality
    • Possible to breed in the aquarium
    • Compatible with many other species in a spacious tank

    RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

    • Temperature:  76° - 84° F (24° - 29° C)
    • pH:  6.2 - 7.6
    • KH:  2 - 15 KH
    • Minimum tank size:  75+ gallons for a group of 5-8 adult specimens

    CARE GUIDELINES:

    • Diet:  Omnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.
    • Social behavior:  Gregarious. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.
    • Origin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to Brazil
    • Average adult size:  8.5 inches
    • Average purchase size:  1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm) for Juveniles,  3 - 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm) for Subadults
    Demon Earth Eater (Satanopera Jurupari) 5"
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