Geophagus altifrons "Manuas" spawn

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Still trying to decide what to do with my 125, but now it holds a group of G. altifrons (3m1f) and a few other random fish. The female G. altifrons spawns once every 2-3 weeks but I never saw any fry. Finally got them on video and now I know why - the dominant male doesn't seem to know what he's supposed to do. May have to take him out next time to give the other two guys a chance.

EDIT: I don't actually know the locality of these fish. Calling them "Manuas" but it's just a port...

Courting
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Spawning
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Holding eggs
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These are some seriously beautiful fish! I don't know what your plans are for the tank but I would really focus on the Manuas and stock accordingly around them. Very Nice!
 
Gruff Master;5097776; said:
These are some seriously beautiful fish! I don't know what your plans are for the tank but I would really focus on the Manuas and stock accordingly around them. Very Nice!
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Thanks! I'll either keep them there or use the tank for a group of Geophagus brachybranchus that are growing fast. If only I had a basement :(
 
what size are those guys? 8" or so? big geos are impressive as heck. i love them!

my largest daemon is around 6" now... and man, what a stunner! big geos FTW! woohoo!
 
Those are some serious monster geos! I could not tell in the first video anything about their size, but the angel that moved in later gave me a relative size. I am assuming that's an adult angel?

The geos also have some nice pattern going on on their body. Very beautiful fish indeed. I also love the rocks.
 
ewok;5098247; said:
what size are those guys? 8" or so? big geos are impressive as heck. i love them!

my largest daemon is around 6" now... and man, what a stunner! big geos FTW! woohoo!
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I think they are pushing 10". Definitely the biggest Geo I've kept so far.

TheOscarGuy;5098580; said:
Those are some serious monster geos! I could not tell in the first video anything about their size, but the angel that moved in later gave me a relative size. I am assuming that's an adult angel?

The geos also have some nice pattern going on on their body. Very beautiful fish indeed. I also love the rocks.
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Yes there are some adult angels in the tank. I got them just to fill the top of the tank but they have been breeding like rabbits...

Dom Shabil;5098605; said:
Beutiful fish, luv the first clip!!!!!
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Thanks :)
 
beautiful Geo's..I've got some being shipped in later this week. Noticed u have angels in there, I am housing mine in a 125 also with some discus, angels, and a school of clown loaches....hope mine grow out as well as urs....
 
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