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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Satanoperca jurupari
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Care: |
Intermediate.
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| Communities: |
Not with smaller fish. |
| Suitability: |
Anyone who can care for large adult fish. |
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