So I’m (forever) trying to decide on stocking for my 125 and I’m stuck on what “geos” to get. I like satanoperca types but the ones I’ve looked at get alittle too big for a group in a 125 with my other stock plans (heros notatus and crencichla Regina). Does anyone have a recommendation for a species of smaller satanoperca or geophagus type?
looking for the right “geo”
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Yet to keep them, they're on my wish list, but I believe mirabilis max @ 8 inches. taeniopareius supposedly reach 6" or so (I've yet to keep them). I'm growing some sveni juvies, was told they'd get 8 inches or so, little bit smaller than winemilleri. There's parnaibae, more like 5-6", I believe. Tapajos red heads, of course, which are easier to find than some of these others.
Steindachneri are one of the most beautiful species to me, and they max out at only 6"
Here is one that I kept. I did not have a group of them, just this guy, and he was not particularly aggressive to tankmates, though perhaps a bit more than some geos which are completely passive
Here is one that I kept. I did not have a group of them, just this guy, and he was not particularly aggressive to tankmates, though perhaps a bit more than some geos which are completely passive
I have a group of Geophagus abalios that are very peaceful. They take a while to mature and show off their colors but I have found them to be hardy and a pleasure to keep. They are best kept in groups of at least 6. A group of 8 is better. They love company like the very similar Red Head Tapajos. Both species are bolder and happier with sufficient numbers. They hide a lot when they don't have enough buddies and mine showed stress coloration.
ETA: I expect the abalios to top out at around 6 inches, give or take a little.
ETA: I expect the abalios to top out at around 6 inches, give or take a little.
