Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Demon eartheater, Satanoperca leucosticta

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Demon eartheater

Family:	CHICLIDAE
Species:	Satanoperca leucosticta
Common Name:	Demon eartheater
Size:	6 inches in captivity (15cm)
Habitat:	South America: Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname.
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: 6.2– 7.5; dH range: 3 - 15
Care:	Intermediate.
Communities:	Not with smaller fish.
Suitability:	Anyone who can care for large adult fish.