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Demon Eartheater (Satanoperca daemon)

$2999 CAD
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SKU: 32972151053662

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Demon Eartheater (Satanoperca daemon)

Description

Satanoperca jurupari, commonly known as the Demon Eartheater, is a fascinating South American cichlid prized for its peaceful nature, unique feeding behavior, and striking appearance. 

General Profile

  • Scientific Name: Satanoperca daemon
  • Common Names: Demon Eartheater, Jeweled Eartheater
  • Family: Cichlidae
  • Origin: Amazon River Basin (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana) 
  • Size: Up to 25 cm (10 inches), typically 18–20 cm in aquariums 
  • Lifespan: Up to 10 years 

Habitat & Tank Setup

  • Natural Habitat: Slow-moving rivers, floodplain lakes, muddy or sandy substrates with leaf litter and submerged wood 
  • Tank Size: Minimum 210 × 60 cm base (approx. 750+ liters) 
  • Substrate: Fine sand is essential for their natural sifting behavior
  • Decor: Driftwood, branches, and plants attached to wood (avoid rooted plants in substrate) 
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)
    • pH: 6.0–7.8
    • Hardness: 4–18°dGH (71–321 ppm) 
  • Filtration: Gentle flow, excellent biological filtration; sensitive to poor water quality 

Diet

  • Feeding Behavior: Benthophagous (sifts sand for food)
  • Diet Type: Omnivorous with carnivorous tendencies
  • Foods:
    • Live/frozen: brine shrimp, bloodworms, blackworms, mosquito larvae
    • Prepared: sinking pellets, flakes, Spirulina-based foods
    • Occasional: blanched vegetables

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Peaceful, but territorial during breeding
  • Social Structure: Best kept in groups of 5–8 to establish hierarchy and reduce aggression 
  • Tankmates: Other peaceful species with similar water needs; avoid aggressive bottom dwellers 

Breeding

  • Method: Maternal mouthbrooder
  • Spawning: Eggs laid in batches, collected by female into her mouth
  • Brood Size: 150–400 eggs
  • Parental Care: Fry are held for 2–3 weeks until free-swimming
  • Sexing: Males are slightly larger with longer fins and brighter colors; females plumper when gravid

Appearance

  • Coloration: Tan to gray base with vertical bands and iridescent gold/green scales
  • Fins: May have orange/red accents; translucent with markings

 

Specifications
  • Category
    Cichlids
  • Species Type
    Dwarf Cichlid
  • Water Temperature
    75°F to 84°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    30 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Acidic, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Driftwood, Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks, Rocky Tanks
  • Behaviour
    Semi-aggressive, Community Fish

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Demon Eartheater (Satanoperca daemon)

$2999 CAD

Satanoperca jurupari, commonly known as the Demon Eartheater, is a fascinating South American cichlid prized for its peaceful nature, unique feeding behavior, and striking appearance. 

General Profile

  • Scientific Name: Satanoperca daemon
  • Common Names: Demon Eartheater, Jeweled Eartheater
  • Family: Cichlidae
  • Origin: Amazon River Basin (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana) 
  • Size: Up to 25 cm (10 inches), typically 18–20 cm in aquariums 
  • Lifespan: Up to 10 years 

Habitat & Tank Setup

  • Natural Habitat: Slow-moving rivers, floodplain lakes, muddy or sandy substrates with leaf litter and submerged wood 
  • Tank Size: Minimum 210 × 60 cm base (approx. 750+ liters) 
  • Substrate: Fine sand is essential for their natural sifting behavior
  • Decor: Driftwood, branches, and plants attached to wood (avoid rooted plants in substrate) 
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)
    • pH: 6.0–7.8
    • Hardness: 4–18°dGH (71–321 ppm) 
  • Filtration: Gentle flow, excellent biological filtration; sensitive to poor water quality 

Diet

  • Feeding Behavior: Benthophagous (sifts sand for food)
  • Diet Type: Omnivorous with carnivorous tendencies
  • Foods:
    • Live/frozen: brine shrimp, bloodworms, blackworms, mosquito larvae
    • Prepared: sinking pellets, flakes, Spirulina-based foods
    • Occasional: blanched vegetables

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Peaceful, but territorial during breeding
  • Social Structure: Best kept in groups of 5–8 to establish hierarchy and reduce aggression 
  • Tankmates: Other peaceful species with similar water needs; avoid aggressive bottom dwellers 

Breeding

  • Method: Maternal mouthbrooder
  • Spawning: Eggs laid in batches, collected by female into her mouth
  • Brood Size: 150–400 eggs
  • Parental Care: Fry are held for 2–3 weeks until free-swimming
  • Sexing: Males are slightly larger with longer fins and brighter colors; females plumper when gravid

Appearance

  • Coloration: Tan to gray base with vertical bands and iridescent gold/green scales
  • Fins: May have orange/red accents; translucent with markings

 

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