Hey folks I know I was inquireing about a ebjd/SRT just reicently. However my LFS just set up a new geophagus tank and wow is that neat! I never knew why they had such a fan following untill I saw them doing their thing. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some geo species that stay relatively small?
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I'm not a geo expert but I just picked up a couple cupid cichlids. They stay relatively small compared to other eartheaters. I'm sure someone else will know some more info for you. How big is the tank by the way?
evojoey;3715461; said:
They would be going into a 90, nothings in concrete at the moment as far as what im going to do with this tank. Thus my curiosity about all these diffrent options, dont want to find out 4 months after I set it all up for one thing I wanted somthing diffrent.
Err;3715447; said:
Geos are wonderful Just make sure you have the tank set up for them properly, sand substrate etc... These are going to be the smaller of the goes. Max out around the 6" range and are great for a 90 gallon.
Geophagus Pindare
Geophagus Steindachneri "red hump"
Geophagus Sp. Tapajos "orange head" or "red head" (same thing)
Hope that helps.
JK47;3715513; said:Geos are wonderful Just make sure you have the tank set up for them properly, sand substrate etc... These are going to be the smaller of the goes. Max out around the 6" range and are great for a 90 gallon.
Geophagus Pindare
Geophagus Steindachneri "red hump"
Geophagus Sp. Tapajos "orange head" or "red head" (same thing)
Hope that helps.
Definately, thank you very much! now I can see what each ones specific needs are.
Err;3715527; said:
The needs of all three species are fairly similar:
They do best in soft acidic water, groups of 4+, lots of open sifting area (don't fill half the tank with rock caves etc), DW is a better route along with some smooth rocks to lay eggs on. Sand substrate is an absolute must.
The pindare are very peaceful, the tapajos are mild and the steindachneri are a little more aggressive. "Aggression" in geos is nothing compared to some SA/CA species (name calling and hair pulling vs prison yard) so don't let that scare you off while doing your research if they are labeled as aggrerssive. Of the three, I chose the tapajos for my 125 gallon because of the coloration being so vibrant.
i believe Geophagus Dicrozoster also stay pretty small as to taenoparius(sp?) aka tear stripe eartheaters.
You might look into getting a day gecko as they are a very vibrant green. One of my favorites is the flying geckos as they are just cool looking. good luck.
Brian Tatum;3715600; said:
Healthy G. dicrozoster males will reach around 10" SL I believe, quite large.
JK47's list is nice and basic.