BD pups with Geophagus?

[CyroXz]

Is it safe to keep two BD pups with a small group of Geophagus?
Stingrays are 5-6 inches.

I just want to get them used to some company in the tank.

I mean can the Geophagus hurt the rays? Iknow that the otherway around it is possible =)


thx

 

[MHDevelopments]

Is it safe to keep two BD pups with a small group of Geophagus?
Stingrays are 5-6 inches.

I just want to get them used to some company in the tank.

I mean can the Geophagus hurt the rays? Iknow that the otherway around it is possible =)


thx

They'll be totally fine mate, no problem at all. I've had several pups, BD and hystrix with geophagus over the past couple of years with zero problems.

 

[CyroXz]

Im thinking about getting some Geophagus tomorrow that is just above 4 inches big. Im afraid that bigger Geophagus can hurt the stingrays. Or is it nothing to worry about?

thx again for quick reply =)

 

[jim barry]

Geos will be okay on the rays but the rays stand a good chance of taking down the Geos as they grow
I have lost a fair few Geos to bigger rays and have given up trying the combo now as the rays are too big

 

[JK47]

Geos will be okay on the rays but the rays stand a good chance of taking down the Geos as they grow
I have lost a fair few Geos to bigger rays and have given up trying the combo now as the rays are too big

I agree with Jim. I can only keep geos with pups. I have 5 orange heads with a BD litter. I started with 10 from a previous litter. Even the pups are able to get the geos when they are small (<3"). The tapajo's now breed regularly and all is well for the moment. I would not expect any geos to make it overnight in any of the adult tanks.

 

[stingray keeper]

Geos are very passive. No worries with pups. But geos will get eaten by large rays..