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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Satanoperca jurupari |
| Common Name: |
Demon eartheater |
| Size: |
10 inches in captivity (25cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Amazon River basin, from Peru, Ecuador
and Colombia to the mouth of Amazon River, in Amapá (Brazil),
and eastern French Guiana. . |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallons+ |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live foods (i.e., black worms, chopped
earthworms), vegetables and fruits, in addition to the basic flake
and pellet foods. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, except towards species. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 74°F to 82°F (23°-28° C), pH range:
6.3 – 7.0; dH range: 5 - 10 |
| Care: |
Intermediate. |
| Communities: |
Not with smaller fish. |
| Suitability: |
Anyone who can care for large adult fish. |
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