'Geophagus' crassilabris ~ Progression Thread

[JK47]

I picked up x8 of these F1 juvies, I've been looking for this species for years and am REALLY happy I get to work with them!!! This being a rare species (only Central American species in the genus) I thought I would post a progression thread so you guys can enjoy too.

They are in a 55 gallon grow out with 50% WC per day (drip system).







My observations thus far being they are the most rambunctious species of Geophagus I have owned, they are fast growing and the red in the dorsal is very prominent. I can't wait to see how they look in six months.

 

[Decker504]

I dig this species. I am growing out some pellegrini right now.

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[CrimsonFog]

These guys are boss! (as my kids would say).
Dib on collateral.

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[JK47]

I dig this species. I am growing out some pellegrini right now.

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Thanks! I would love to get my hands on some 1" pellegrini to grow out and compare. Let me know if you know of any?

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These guys are boss! (as my kids would say).
Dib on collateral.

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Of course bro.

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[Runitis]

Congrats on the find!

I need to spark up my fish life

 

[jordanhunt]

They look cool, are they related to firemouths?


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[JK47]

Congrats on the find!

I need to spark up my fish life

Thanks bro! I spell checked before I posted, just for you lol

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They look cool, are they related to firemouths?


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They are not related to FM's, they are part of the steindachneri complex (hump head eartheaters) within the Geophagus genus.


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[we4wieners]

Never seen these Justin. Definitely gonna subscribe to this one. Which satano do they mostly compare to

 

[JK47]

Never seen these Justin. Definitely gonna subscribe to this one. Which satano do they mostly compare to

I've never seen them until I got them either. They don't really compare to any Satanoperca, different genus.

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[Gruff Master]

It's always nice finding species that you have been searching long and hard for. Congrats on the pick up! I've never heard of these guys but I will be following their progression.