48 Gal stocking suggestions?

[BooshWacka]

I reallllly like geos
and from what I have read they would get along ok with a poly...right?

Even though I like the GT it would probably have to be alone correct?

in your tank id say so...

 

[BooshWacka]

3 Blue Acara get to about 8" when full grown

 

[CapitalGT]

I reallllly like geos
and from what I have read they would get along ok with a poly...right?

Even though I like the GT it would probably have to be alone correct?

GTs are nice to have but they can get pretty aggressive. Yeah, you should get some Geos. You can probably get 4 (max).

 

[assortedsorts]

GTs are nice to have but they can get pretty aggressive. Yeah, you should get some Geos. You can probably get 4 (max).

which kind would you suggest...i know they can grow to different sizes...i don't know the latin name but there has been someone on here that posts pics of the orange head ones and they are stunning!

 

[CapitalGT]

which kind would you suggest...i know they can grow to different sizes...i don't know the latin name but there has been someone on here that posts pics of the orange head ones and they are stunning!

Yeah, either Geophagus "Orange Head" or "Red Head" sp. Tapajos. They can grow to be about 6"-8" but it takes a few years.

 

[assortedsorts]

a friend of mine has a bunch of the proximus at work, so i may get those...they look pretty good.

 

[CapitalGT]

a friend of mine has a bunch of the proximus at work, so i may get those...they look pretty good.

Proximus are nice as well. How big are they?

 

[Loves severums]

how about angel fish and some geos and 1 severum. that would look cool.

 

[assortedsorts]

Proximus are nice as well. How big are they?

umm I think he said they had some small ones and a handful that are 4"

 

[HiImSean]

consider gymnogeophagus. they are similar to geos but typically stay smaller, prefer cool water (can go heaterless) and would work good with the current fish you have. most stay under 6"