Satanoperca jurupari (Demon)
Description
Pointed muzzle, high body of beige and silver color. To be maintained in specific baccalaureate
Satanopeca Jurupari fish is a freshwater fish from the Amazon region in South America. It belongs to the cichlid family and is known for its distinctive beauty and bright colors. Satanopeca Jurupari has an elongated body and a wide head, with fleshy lips and button -shaped eyes. Her dress is mainly a beautiful golden yellow, with black and white patterns along her spine and dark vertical strips along her sides.
Satanopeca Jurupari is a lonely fish that lives in shallow waters and muddy streams from the Amazon forest. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants. Satanopeca Jurupari is a ceremonial fish, known for its spectacular nuptial parade behaviors which include dances and boastful intended to impress females.
Satanopeca Jurupari is a popular fish in the aquarophilia industry because of its beauty and its unique personality. However, it is important to note that it is a demanding fish in the maintenance of the aquarium and that it requires equipment and parameters of superior quality water to prosper. Due to its territorial behavior, it is also important to introduce it with caution into a community aquarium and provide it with enough space to avoid conflicts with other fish.
In summary, Satanopeca Jurupari is a fascinating and attractive freshwater fish, originally from the Amazon region in South America. It is famous for its distinctive beauty and bright colors, as well as for its spectacular nuptial parade behaviors. Although it is popular with aquariophiles, it is important to take into account its needs for aquarium maintenance and behavior when it was introduced into a community aquarium.
Origin
- FamilyCichlidae
- OriginBrazil
Characteristics
- Adult size25 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature23 - 28 °C
- pH5.9 - 7.2
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)200 L
Dimorphism
Not very apparent: Male more slender, with genital taste buds.
Reproduction
Easy in fresh water: the eggs are deposited on rocks, then taken in the mouth by the two parents, who both dealt with it.
