Lilith Eartheater (Satanoperca lilith)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameSatanoperca lilith

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asLilith Demon Eartheater

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size11 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 79-88°F, pH 4.5-6.5, GH 1-5 dGH

Appearance

Tall-bodied demon eartheater with a single prominent flank blotch, blue-green facial flecking, and red eyes.

Difficulty and care for the Lilith Eartheater

Hard

Origin and habitat

Rio Negro and middle Amazon

Keeper notes

Peaceful but water-quality sensitive like other daemon-group eartheaters; keep in a soft-water group.

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