Is this a pure bred Geo?
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It's a Gymnogeophagus of the gymnogenys group. More info on Felipe's site - http://www.aqvaterra.com/cichlids_other_fishes.php
I would not keep it with GT and JD. Don't mean to be rude but you should have done some homework before purchasing this fish.
I would not keep it with GT and JD. Don't mean to be rude but you should have done some homework before purchasing this fish.
Well, Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys species are harem breeders and social fish, so they are probably happier in a group. They like finer substrates than what you have in your tank. The JD and GT will most likely grow too aggressive for your Gymnogeophagus. They may also prefer different water parameters, although the water in Uruguay is not as soft and acidic as in the Amazon....
Not saying it's the end of the world, but in general we should know more about the fish before buying them. Very often LFS staff are not exactly trustworthy...
Not saying it's the end of the world, but in general we should know more about the fish before buying them. Very often LFS staff are not exactly trustworthy...
Just wanted to add that to my knowledge there's no such thing as a non "pure" geo as they don't hybridize. I assume the same for gymnos. Any SA guys want to chime in on that?
+1 for G. labiatus. These are mild mannered fish and probably won't be the best choice for your tank
Haven't heard of Geophagus hybrid, but I'm not too sure about Gymnogeophagus. The classification itself is still a working process...
Yep...the stripy tail...
I don't think you were rude....sometimes these things have to be said imo to better the hobby. It's a great looking fish but is totally out of place in that setup. Maybe OP has another tank for him.
