Satanoperca jurupari-anyone keep these?

[sproett]

I saw these at a lfs the other day and my husband would like for us to try and keep them.  Does anyone have any experience with them?  I have looked online and found some info on them but nothing too exciting.

[sproett]

Re: Satanoperca jurupari-anyone keep these?



In case you're not familiar with the scientific name, here's a picture.  They are known as eartheaters.  Not sure if that is their common name or just a general term.

[Mzungu]

Re: Satanoperca jurupari-anyone keep these?

PAPERGUY has a showroom tank, and this fish is listed as an inhabitant. Maybe he can tell you a bit about his experience with them? I haven't really had any, so I don't know too much either.  :)

[Armadillo_Del_Rio]

Re: Satanoperca jurupari-anyone keep these?

They are really awesome i had several "eartheaters", my current being a Gymnogeophagus balzanii and a Satanoperca Daemon. The one you are looking at are also called demon fish, but their personalities are very peaceful and they get along fine with anything with the same temperment - no aggressives. They get around 10-12" and are amazing when they sift the gravel, or better sand. Plus their shimmering and nature make them elegant fish. the jurupari are an easier fish to have than a deamon though, better adaptability to water. get one - irecommend one to anyone with room.

[sproett]

Re: Satanoperca jurupari-anyone keep these?

Thanks, what great help you've been.  I agree, they are beautiful fish.  T