My Not So Monster Cichlids

[redtailfool]

Im kind of interested in Geos right now ... here are my 2 Geos in my 180. . .

My Geo Altifrons

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/wesleyian/Fish/GeoAltrifons.jpg



My New Balzani.. its about 4 inches right now but it already has a hump..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/wesleyian/Fish/balzani.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/wesleyian/Fish/dead014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/wesleyian/Fish/aroextra.jpg

[Caveman]

Them are some nice looking Geos. Looks like they fit in perfectly with the Arowana.

[redtailfool]

Thanks. I hope it doesnt end in its tankmates stomach. I have large rays and aros in there too...

[piranha45]

those are purdy! what sizes do they max at?

[buddah101]

I like geo's too, I was pondering getting some but now I might do it. I love that pic with the aro!

[b3n3d1ck]

Nice altifrons!!!

[neoprodigy]

those are purdy! what sizes do they max at?
they look nice wes... make me wanna get one... hehehe

[redtailfool]

Thanks guys! they have great personality and make for a good cleanup crew too ! ( Bits of shrimps that the aros and rays spit out) .. did they mention that they are purdy? :cool:

I believe they max out at around 8" Not really monsters but cool nonetheless...

[WckedMidas]

nice fishys

[buddah101]

Ever heard of an Apistogramma kleeii? Very cool for a tiny guy!

[redtailfool]

Apistos are cool but its better to get small tanks of their own. Same with killies.. they exhibit better colors and personality that way .

Hey wait a minute.. This is becoming a list your not so monster fish now!

[RTairgun]

Those Geos are really awesome looking!! Do they grow fast? Right now I'm stuck with only a 39 gallon tank, :( that houses my mom's stupid red tailed shark, a clown loach, and a few plants. I've been taking a break from fishkeeping, but looking at everyones tanks has given me the bug again!! Any info on these geos would be much appreciated. Are they aggressive?

[WckedMidas]

nice fish

[redtailfool]

Theyre pretty mild mannered as far as cichlids go.. They grow fast if enough space
is provided for them. I got this guy at around 4-5 inches and its now 7 after 3 months. They eat anything that you throw at them but i give them shrimp and blackworms...

[Loubard]

Cool looking fish, a friend of mine has these and they are well cool!

[piranha45]

Cool looking fish, a friend of mine has these and they are well cool!
does he keep the same specie? or happen to know what species he does keep?