Geophagus ID

Mustardtiger101

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I was told these were Geophagus surenemis (or how ever you spell it) but I need a positive ID. The seller is asking $125 for all 7 of them. They are around 5-8". Is this a good deal?


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ryansmith83

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It looks like a mix of species. Some have midlateral spots and facial markings, some don't. I don't think they're all the same geo. You'd basically be buying a variety pack.
 
darth pike

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Agreed, looks to be at least three different species there.
 
Fighter Fish

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I agree it looks likes mix.

I'm curious on the gravel sand comment though. I had a group of 5 Altifrons and for the first 9 months they had sand and the last 3 were a 75% gravel 25% sand mix and that's when they finally bred


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peathenster

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TheBroc said:
Yes suri geos.
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ryansmith83 said:
It looks like a mix of species. Some have midlateral spots and facial markings, some don't. I don't think they're all the same geo. You'd basically be buying a variety pack.
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darth pike said:
Agreed, looks to be at least three different species there.
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Yep at least three species.

Fighter Fish said:
I agree it looks likes mix.

I'm curious on the gravel sand comment though. I had a group of 5 Altifrons and for the first 9 months they had sand and the last 3 were a 75% gravel 25% sand mix and that's when they finally bred


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I use a mix too but more like 3/4 sand and 1/4 gravel.

GT3000 said:
They look like Altifrons hybrid.
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Interesting. Havent seen a Geophagus hybrid case yet.

Mustardtiger101 said:
Do geophagus need substrate, or would they do fine with bare bottom?


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They like to have sandy substrate. That's why they are called Geo-phagus
 
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