Geophagus Brasiliensis question

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Coopdaville

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I recently got 2 Geo brasiliensis in my 75G. I’m having a bit of trouble figuring out what’s going on. I had 1 female Geo Sveni about double their size and ended up having to remove her as these 2 were starting to bother her. They are about 3 inches each and were doing GREAT together. They made a home under a propped up rock they shared and were inseparable. Since I’ve removed the Sveni I’ve noticed 1 hides at the top of the tank and the other just pokes around while not beating up the scared one. Now I thought I had a pair but not so sure now.... can anyone help me without venting figured out if these are 2 females?

The 3 photos I added are of the same one. I can’t get the other out to take a picture. However it appears this one has “her” vent tube lowered. The other looks identical including the lowered vent but is smaller and far less colorful.

Edit: I found a previous photo of the other one when it wasn’t hiding. Last photo is the other one.

I really appreciate any and all help. I have no intent on adding more unless these are both females.... then I need to find a home for 1 as I don’t want 2 pair in a 75.C69C7931-379B-47EC-90F5-47AB5D928783.jpeg6BA288F7-FD1D-43DE-8827-63354B166A00.jpegBE5C24FC-FC70-4479-A2BA-041F1E04154A.jpeg
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Coopdaville said:
I recently got 2 Geo brasiliensis in my 75G. I’m having a bit of trouble figuring out what’s going on. I had 1 female Geo Sveni about double their size and ended up having to remove her as these 2 were starting to bother her. They are about 3 inches each and were doing GREAT together. They made a home under a propped up rock they shared and were inseparable. Since I’ve removed the Sveni I’ve noticed 1 hides at the top of the tank and the other just pokes around while not beating up the scared one. Now I thought I had a pair but not so sure now.... can anyone help me without venting figured out if these are 2 females?

The 3 photos I added are of the same one. I can’t get the other out to take a picture. However it appears this one has “her” vent tube lowered. The other looks identical including the lowered vent but is smaller and far less colorful.

Edit: I found a previous photo of the other one when it wasn’t hiding

I really appreciate any and all help. I have no intent on adding more unless these are both females.... then I need to find a home for 1 as I don’t want 2 pair in a 75.View attachment 1458795View attachment 1458796View attachment 1458797
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It's hard for me to see how the breeding tubes are shaped but they look the same. Could be 2 females or 2 males.
 
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Yikes. When I got the second one I personally as well as the LFS vented so it’s definitely a her. Looks like I need to find a home for 1 of them and double check the next one for a male..... I don’t see anything but problems with 2 breeding pairs in this tank..... I really appreciate your help here!
 
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Can you define pointy? I will say ones tube is quite a bit larger then the others. I need to just pull the one I’m not sure of and vent it.
 
They are pretty young and tbh don't know if they will spawn at that size.
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Currently I’d hope not. Tank isn’t fully stocked just yet but I’d like to resolve any issues before they actually happen. I’m being a helicopter parent as this is my first experience with geos and SA cichlids in general. Tired of the African jerks.
 
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