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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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Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Channel Catfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Checker Barb

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Dicrossus filamentosus

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

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Cherry Barb

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Cherry Shrimp

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chili Rasbora

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chipokae Mbuna

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chocolate Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Hypselecara temporalis

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

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chocolate Gourami

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Christmas Fulu

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Chuco Cichlid

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Chuco godmanni

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

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Clown Killifish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Clown Knifefish

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Clown Loach

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos' · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive