Geophagus pellegrini finally!

[wfex4]

Are you finding their growth rate to be slow and do you expect that the adults will look much different than the Rio atratos do?

They're on par with what I was expecting. They're fast growing as far as geophagus go.

I've attached the photos Jeff sent me of the two collection points. As you'll see the Atrato maintain more of the black coloration and have less blue in their fins. Also, my female has zero coloration. I'm expecting the Upper Rio San Juans to maintain the red lining in their fins for both sexes.

 

[MattyV55]

I definitely have 4 females of the upper Río San Juan. Really bummed. No clue where to find a male for them, any ideas?

 

[wfex4]

I definitely have 4 females of the upper Río San Juan. Really bummed. No clue where to find a male for them, any ideas?

I have a feeling I got 3 or 4 males out of the 4 I have left. I'd be down to trade once they get a little bit larger so I can be sure.

 

[MattyV55]

That would be cool where are you located

 

[wfex4]

I'm in Florida so I'd have to ship, but I have a discounted volume rate through FedEx. You have a couple of the Alto Sinu as well, right?

 

[MattyV55]

Yes I have a breeding pair and growing out about 45 fry right now. A month old now, doing well

 

[wfex4]

After looking at yours again, I definitely have 4 males. I'll try to post some pictures tonight.

 

[MattyV55]

Sweet. Yeah can'y believe I got 4 females, bad luck

 

[wfex4]

Sweet. Yeah can'y believe I got 4 females, bad luck

Well, out of the seven total pellegrini I have, I only got one female.

 

[MattyV55]

Wow.