{"product_id":"demon-eartheater-satanoperca-jurupari","title":"Demon Eartheater | Satanoperca jurupari","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite its name, the \"Demon\" Eartheater is anything but — a gentle, dreamy sand-sifter that hovers over the substrate and sieves mouthfuls of sand all day long. Reaching around 18–20 cm, it is peaceful and graceful, and best kept in a group over soft sand. One of the most watchable and elegant of the South American cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatanoperca jurupari inhabits the slow, soft, tannin-stained rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon basin across northern South America, foraging over sandy and leaf-littered bottoms. The water is warm, soft and slightly acidic. A biotope of fine sand, driftwood and leaf litter suits it perfectly and encourages natural sifting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn elegant, tall-finned cichlid with a pearly, silver-bronze body dusted with iridescent blue-green speckles across the head and flanks, and delicate fin extensions in mature fish. There is little difference between the sexes. Colour and the metallic sheen deepen over dark sand and with a settled group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable for a cichlid of its size, and best kept in a group of five or more, which forms a gentle hierarchy. It coexists well with other calm, medium to large South American fish and does not dig up plants aggressively. Its placid nature means it can be out-competed at feeding time by pushy tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous sand-sifter that takes mouthfuls of sand and filters out small invertebrates and morsels. Feed sinking pellets and granules as the staple, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and mysis. A fine sand substrate is important so it can feed naturally without damaging its gills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 250 L, with 300 L or larger better for a group of these active foragers. Keep temperature at 24–29 °C, pH 6.0–7.2 and soft water. A deep bed of fine, smooth sand is essential, along with gentle current, driftwood, good filtration and stable, clean water. It is generally plant safe, though its constant sifting can unsettle shallow-rooted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA biparental mouthbrooder with an unusual twist — the pair first lay eggs on a surface or pit, then take the eggs (or newly hatched larvae) into their mouths to brood. Breeding is achievable in a soft-water tank with a compatible pair from a group; the parents share the brooding and care of the fry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatanoperca jurupari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemon (Jurupari) Eartheater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 18–20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 10 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (best in a group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (sand-sifter): sinking pellets, granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger soft-water South American aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (may unsettle shallow-rooted plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful medium-to-large South American cichlids such as severums and angelfish, larger tetras, peaceful catfish and other calm community fish that share soft, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with aggressive or highly territorial cichlids, boisterous fast feeders that out-compete it, and very small fish that could be inadvertently eaten. 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