Geophagus ID

[Mustardtiger101]

I was told these were Geophagus surenemis (or how ever you spell it) but I need a positive ID. The seller is asking $125 for all 7 of them. They are around 5-8". Is this a good deal?


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[TheBroc]

Yes suri geos. I would pay $10-15 per geo. But that's just me.

 

[TheBroc]

And if you get them don't use gravel substrate like in those pics. Sand.

 

[ryansmith83]

It looks like a mix of species. Some have midlateral spots and facial markings, some don't. I don't think they're all the same geo. You'd basically be buying a variety pack.

 

[darth pike]

Agreed, looks to be at least three different species there.

 

[Fighter Fish]

I agree it looks likes mix.

I'm curious on the gravel sand comment though. I had a group of 5 Altifrons and for the first 9 months they had sand and the last 3 were a 75% gravel 25% sand mix and that's when they finally bred


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[GT3000]

They look like Altifrons hybrid.

 

[Mustardtiger101]

Do geophagus need substrate, or would they do fine with bare bottom?


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[peathenster]

Yes suri geos.

NO

It looks like a mix of species. Some have midlateral spots and facial markings, some don't. I don't think they're all the same geo. You'd basically be buying a variety pack.

Agreed, looks to be at least three different species there.

Yep at least three species.

I agree it looks likes mix.

I'm curious on the gravel sand comment though. I had a group of 5 Altifrons and for the first 9 months they had sand and the last 3 were a 75% gravel 25% sand mix and that's when they finally bred


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I use a mix too but more like 3/4 sand and 1/4 gravel.

They look like Altifrons hybrid.

Interesting. Havent seen a Geophagus hybrid case yet.

Do geophagus need substrate, or would they do fine with bare bottom?


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They like to have sandy substrate. That's why they are called Geo-phagus