What’s the best looking Guianacara?

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I’m toying with the idea of setting up a small 3’ tank, it’ll be the first in many years. I’d kept Geophagus previously and fancied a few of these again but due to tank size decided on Guianacara as they stay fairly small. I don’t know that much about them and would prefer something that’s more of a looker so anyone keep these and have any idea which is best.
Thanks.
 
There’s a red spotted species that rare fish had recently.

personally, I’d go with gymnogeophagus terrapura.

super colorful, easy to breed and likely won’t need a heater
 
DiXoN said:
that’s a good shout, they look class and I’ll look into them now as well. I’m in the UK so pretty much everything needs a heater here:ROFL:
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I'm in New England- most of my tanks require heaters but these did not. i had them in a room temp 40 breeder for several years until i sold stock due to a move. these fish are from Uruguay. Which has seasonal cool downs into the 50's.

theres even pikes from the same waters if thats your bag
 
CrazyPhishMan said:
I'm in New England- most of my tanks require heaters but these did not. i had them in a room temp 40 breeder for several years until i sold stock due to a move. these fish are from Uruguay. Which has seasonal cool downs into the 50's.

theres even pikes from the same waters if thats your bag
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Thanks for the info, they sound like they are exactly what I’m after so I’ll start seeing if they are common over here.
 
I have kept Guianacara, and consider them a fairly small cichlid, although I'm not sure a 3 ft tank would be quite large enough.
I grew mine out (from about 1") in a 75 gal, directly below
But eventually moved them to a 125 gal once they hit @ 6"
I would agree some of the Gymnogeophagus might be a better fit for that size tank, and room temp would work.
I kept a number of them in outdoor ponds in Wisconsin spring thru fall where water temps hit 50"F.
In fact a cool down is important for good health. They come from Uruguay where winters get cool.
Gymnogeophagus quilero
https://hosting.photobucket.com/alb...ps69577592.jpg?width=450&height=278&crop=fill
Gymnogeophagus sp Paso Pache below
Although in the end, they will also probably outgrow that 3 ft space, not so much size, but territorial requirements.
 
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duanes said:
I have kept Guianacara, and consider them a fairly small cichlid, although I'm not sure a 3 ft tank would be quite large enough.
I grew mine out (from about 1") in a 75 gal, directly below
But eventually moved them to a 125 gal once they hit @ 6"
I would agree some of the Gymnogeophagus might be a better fit for that size tank, and room temp would work.
I kept a number of them in outdoor ponds in Wisconsin spring thru fall where water temps hit 50"F.
In fact a cool down is important for good health. They come from Uruguay where winters get cool.
Gymnogeophagus quilero
https://hosting.photobucket.com/alb...ps69577592.jpg?width=450&height=278&crop=fill
Gymnogeophagus sp Paso Pache below
Although in the end, they will also probably outgrow that 3 ft space, not so much size, but territorial requirements.
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Thanks for the info I’m looking at the smaller Gymnogeophagus now, they do look like a better fit.
 
I have mine outside. Beautiful fish. I live in Southern California. Today in the morning it was 38 degrees Fahrenheit out. So heater in the winter will most likely be necessary. jjohnwm jjohnwm has balzanii.
 
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Gymnogeophagus Terrapurpura Growout!

After my search for at least 3 months, I finally found Gymnogeophagus Terrapurpura! My boy @C. Breeze hooked me up with a great deal. I ordered 6 of them, And they arrived Tuesday. He packaged them incredibly well, and they came lively, and ready to be released! My plan is to get a pair from...
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The Masked Shadow said:

Gymnogeophagus Terrapurpura Growout!

After my search for at least 3 months, I finally found Gymnogeophagus Terrapurpura! My boy @C. Breeze hooked me up with a great deal. I ordered 6 of them, And they arrived Tuesday. He packaged them incredibly well, and they came lively, and ready to be released! My plan is to get a pair from...
www.monsterfishkeepers.com www.monsterfishkeepers.com
My thread on my group so far.
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Thanks, I’ll have a good look through it.
 
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