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Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size18 cm
Temperature26–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingGroup of 5+
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Compatible on paper, but will Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)
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Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Kabia rainbowfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Abei Puffer

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Achara Catfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Adolfo Cory

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Adonis Pleco

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Afra Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Arowana

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Butterfly Fish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Clawed Frog

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Dwarf Frog

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Jewel Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Knifefish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Lungfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Pike

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & African Pipefish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Agassiz Cory

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Alligator Gar

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive