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) & 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 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 Lungfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

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

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) & Amano Shrimp

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Caridina multidentata

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Amazon Puffer

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Colomesus asellus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Apple Snail

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Assassin Snail

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Bala Shark

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Bamboo Shrimp

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Black Neon Tetra

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Black Pacu

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Colossoma macropomum

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Black Skirt Tetra

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Blind Cave Tetra

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Astyanax mexicanus

🔴Not Recommended

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful