Gymnogeophagus

[wiseoldowl]

I would like to start keeping one of these species.
Also I would like to raise some to sale.

Question no. 1
Whitch is the most colorfull overall.

Question no. 2
Whitch has the most colorfull juvenals.

Thanks.

 

[Sarah88]

someone with more experience with these guys will give you some great advice there are awesome geo tanks on here but make sure you do your research, read AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN, these guys are not like regular cichlids, they must be kept in groups and so need nice big tanks, GOOD LUCK on your venture though

 

[nolapete]

Most CA/SA cichlids lack notable color when they are juveniles, but transform into spectacular adults. Look at the adult color you like most and be patient knowing that your juvies will look that way some day.

http://www.gymnogeophagus.com The Gymnogeophagus Study Group

You should find lots of information there to help you with your choice.

 

[peathenster]

Make your own pick http://www.aqvaterra.com/cichlids_other_fishes.php

 

[unkle_billy]

I have 3 species of gymnos and of them the gymnogyn is the most colorful. More specifically mine is known as the arroyo yerbolita. It's really shiny and prismatic almost to the point of being gaudy.

 

[jerzyperson]

i have 1 geophagus surinamensis and 2 geophagus tapajos and my surinam has some stunning streamers. IMHO i would get some red heads and surinams. i love them.

 

[peathenster]

i have 1 geophagus surinamensis and 2 geophagus tapajos and my surinam has some stunning streamers. IMHO i would get some red heads and surinams. i love them.

The OP asked about Gymnogeophagus.....and you don't have a surinamensis. You have a dicrozoster.

 

[abarilot]

All the juvi gymnogeos I've seen are pretty bland. My personal favorite is the labiatus complex. I love there humped head and they are very colorful.

btw I agree that jerzyperson's geo is a dicrozoster.

 

[jerzyperson]

hmm, then ken sold me the wrong fish. there suppose to be surinamensis.

and sorry misread, thought it say geo not gymno.

 

[HiImSean]

All the juvi gymnogeos I've seen are pretty bland. My personal favorite is the labiatus complex. I love there humped head and they are very colorful.

werd, gymnos are not going to get much color till they are atleast 2". personally like the gymnognys group.