Pantanal Eartheater
Satanoperca pappaterra
CichlidsFreshwaterPeacefulSchoolingBottom DwellerCommunity Safe
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
20–28°C
pH Range
5.5-7.5
Min Tank Size
756 L
Max Adult Size
20 cm
Bioload Weight3/10
Special requirements
Sand Substrate
A soft, sandy substrate is absolutely essential for their natural earth-eating behavior. Coarse materials can damage gill filaments or cause internal blockages.
Pristine Water Quality
Highly susceptible to deteriorating water quality and HLLE (Head and Lateral Line Erosion). Requires a mature, over-filtered tank with 50-70% weekly water changes.
Small Food Size
Despite their adult size, they have small throats and cannot properly ingest large food items. Feed 3-4 small daily portions of fine-grade sinking foods.
Track Pantanal Eartheater in your tank with Mahiyar.