Geophagus Daemon

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 84 × 24 in (210 × 60 cm) footprint or larger for a group
• Adult size About 10 in (25 cm) body length
• Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
• Water chemistry pH 3.5–6.0 · GH 1–5 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Use fine sand and mature filtration. Keep with calm fish that share very soft, acidic water. This species is sensitive to deteriorating water quality.

Diet

Scatter fine sinking foods and small frozen invertebrates over the sand. Include some spirulina-based prepared food in the rotation.

Species notes

Satanoperca daemon. A sand-sifting eartheater historically listed as Geophagus daemon.

Species reference photo. Size and markings can vary. Photo by Whaldener Endo, CC BY 4.0.