Sharphead Eartheater

Special requirements

• Pelagic Adaptation

  Unlike most eartheaters, this species is partially adapted to a pelagic (open water) existence. It possesses a terminal mouth and two series of teeth in the upper jaw for feeding on zooplankton and phytoplankton.

• Pristine Water Quality

  Extremely susceptible to deteriorating water quality and Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE). Requires a mature, over-filtered system with 50-70% weekly water changes.

• Sand Substrate

  Though less benthophagous than its congeners, it still browses from the bottom. Fine sand is essential to prevent gill damage and allow natural behavior.

• Fine-Grade Diet

  Large individuals have small throats and cannot ingest big food items. Provide high-quality fine-grade prepared foods and small live/frozen invertebrates like Daphnia and Artemia.