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Earth Eater Jurupari native habitat, distribution, behavior & aquarium compatibility. Satanoperca jurupari, is an active, beautiful, and generally peaceful species that is also known as the Demon Fish (Satanoperca), but more commonly, the Earth Eater.
Satanoperca jurupari. Common Names: Demon Fish Earth Eater. Synonyms: Geophagus jurupari. Family: Cichlidae. Category: Cichlids. Distribution: America - South; Brazil, South America. Main Ecosystem: River; River. Temperament:
May also be seen on sale as Demon Eartheater or Devilfish. A number of species are traded as Jurupari, including the freckle-faced S. leucosticta. Feeding Omnivorous. Requires small aquarium foods compared to its adult size.
- 22cm (8.7")
- 24-28°C
- Geophagus jurupari
- Common Goldfish (Carassius auratus) Originally domesticated from the Asian carp in China over 1,000 years ago, goldfish vary somewhat in coloration and a fair amount in size depending on the species – some may only grow to a couple inches long by adulthood, while other species can grow up to a foot.
- Fancy Goldfish (Carassius auratus) While regular “feeder” goldfish (the variety covered above) tend to be energetic, fast, and enjoy swimming about, fancy goldfish are typically slow, and can’t really compete with other fish for food.
- Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) One of the most popular pond fish species, and understandably so, koi are typically a maximum of a foot to three feet in size depending on the exact variety and have a stunning amount diversity in their coloration and patterning.
- Golden Orfe (Leuciscus idus) Orfes, also known as ides or golden orfes, typically grow around a foot to a foot and a half in length in ponds (they need to be at least 1,000 gallons and a meter or more in depth), though in larger ponds and lakes with plenty of food availability they can grow close to three feet.
- Koi
- Goldfish
- Chinese High Fin Banded Shark
- Channel Catfish
- Sturgeon and Sterlets
- Golden Orfe
- Fathead Minnows
- Mollies
- Guppies and Endlers
- Mosquitofish
Scientific name: Cyprinus rubrofuscus These colorful carp are probably one of the most popular pond fish in the world. With their beautiful colors, patterns, and short and longfin varieties, it’s easy to see why Koi are a stand-out choice. Before going out and buying them you should definitely evaluate your pond to be sure koi are the right choice ...
Scientific name: Carassius auratus The name goldfish encompasses a wide variety of fish, and most of them will do well in your outside pond. Like koi, these fish can get quite large and will need a deep pond if you plan for them to live outside year-round. Some more common, cheaper varieties of goldfish that are common in ponds are sarasas, comets ...
Scientific name: Myxocyprinus asiaticus The Chinese high fin banded shark, also commonly referred to as a hi fin banded loach, is a cold-water species that can grow up to four and a half feet in length. Don’t let their massive size intimidate you, as these fish are rather peaceful and do well in pondswith koi and goldfish. They are mainly bottom dw...
Scientific name: Ictalurus punctatus Also known as channel cats, these North American natives are popular as pond fish and for angling. If you plan on stocking your pond more for fishing than aesthetics, these could be the perfect fish for you. Reaching an average size of 3-5 pounds in a pond, these fish can max out at over 50 pounds if they are gi...
Scientific name: Acipenser sp There are several species of freshwatersturgeon of varying sizes. These giant fish can reach a max size of over 7 feet and are not recommended for anything other than the largest home pond. They thrive in cold water and are a popular species for fishing. If you love the appearance of sturgeon but just don’t have the sp...
Scientific name: Leuciscus idus Golden orfe are native to Europe, where they are a popular game and pond fish. Here in the US they are kept for the same reasons but are a bit more uncommon. Similar in care to goldfish and koi, the orfe thrives in cooler waters, but they seem to be a bit more hardy and resistant to common diseases than their more co...
Scientific name: Pimephales promelas If you aren’t quite sure what you want to stock your pond with yet or plan to stock it with sport fish, fathead minnows are a great choice to get your pond going. These fish are fast-growing and reproducing fish that will keep down the mosquito population in your pond and will also provide food for young game fi...
Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops If you are limited on space, but still want a nice pond in your yard, there are a few smaller species that work well. Mollies are native to the US and thrive in small ponds with 30 gallons the minimum for a handful of fish. These fish are livebearers, which means they give birth to live young. If you keep a good a...
Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata and wingei Similar in care to mollies, guppies and endlers make great small pond fish. Also live bearers, these fish are brightly colored and will reproduce quickly in a planted pond while keeping mosquito larvae in check. These fish are very popular with mini pond aquascapers due to their wide variety of colors...
Scientific name: Gambusia affinis The last livebearer on the list is the mosquitofish. Known for their tendency to hunt down and feed on mosquitos and their larvae, this fish is a great addition to most ponds. While they tend to pick on the fins of smaller fish like mollies and endlers these fish do well with bigger fish and do a great job at keepi...
There are many different species of fish suitable for outdoor garden ponds, from domesticated native species like Rudd (Scardinius erythropthalmus) to colourful exotic species like Koi Carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus). These pond fish can be kept in garden ponds year-round in the UK, even during winter when temperatures get close to freezing!
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There are a variety of different fish species that can be stocked into garden fish ponds, and with the right environmental conditions provided, many species will thrive in a pond habitat, and may even spawn when seasonal conditions are favourable.
