Three-Spot Demon Eartheater (Satanoperca daemon)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameSatanoperca daemon

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDaemon Eartheater, Three-Spotted 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 silvery body marked with two or three bold black blotches along the flank and red eyes; a high-bodied demon eartheater.

Difficulty and care for the Three-Spot Demon Eartheater

Hard

Origin and habitat

Rio Negro and Orinoco blackwaters

Keeper notes

Peaceful but delicate; sensitive to water quality and best in a soft-water species group.

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