Common Name
Albino Red Head Tapajós
This is the selectively bred albino strain of the famous Red Head Tapajós eartheater from Brazil. Albinos show a creamy white to pearl body, clear to golden fins, pink to ruby eyes, and the signature red to orange blush on the head that deepens with age, good diet, and calm conditions. The underlying care is the same as the standard Red Head Tapajós form.
Origin and Habitat
Wild Red Head Tapajós originate in the Rio Tapajós basin of Brazil, a clearwater Amazon tributary with broad sandbanks, moderate current, and very high oxygen. Fish sift clean, fine sand along gently sloping margins dotted with rounded stones and driftwood. Clearwater in this region is typically neutral to slightly acidic and relatively low in
FAQ
What is the difference between albino Red Head Tapajós and the standard Red Head Tapajós?
The albino strain has a creamy white to pearl body, clear to golden fins, and pink to ruby eyes, with a red to orange blush on the head that develops over time with proper care. The basic care requirements are the same as the standard form.
What water conditions do albino Red Head Tapajós prefer?
They thrive in neutral to slightly acidic water with high oxygen levels, similar to the natural Rio Tapajós environment. Moderate current and clean, fine sand substrates are ideal.
How does the coloration of the albino Red Head Tapajós change over time?
The red to orange blush on the head deepens with age, good diet, and calm water conditions. The body remains creamy white to pearl, and fins become clearer or golden over time.
Stewart Sharp –
Received the albino Red Head Tapajós and it’s stunning. The fish has a clean white body and bright pink eyes. The red blush on its head is subtle but visible after a few weeks. It’s active but not aggressive and enjoys the sand substrate. Water parameters are stable and it’s adjusting well.
Benjamin Kerr –
The fish looks very different from the standard Red Head. The white body and clear fins are striking. It’s calm and spends most of its time near the sand. Needs a well-oxygenated tank with moderate flow. Feeding is straightforward with sinking pellets.
David Bailey –
Great addition to my community tank. The albino coloration stands out. The head blush has deepened in the last month. It’s peaceful and doesn’t compete with other fish. I keep the water slightly acidic and high in oxygen.