Pair of Geos for 60 gallon

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Gizmo003

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Hi, In the process of cycling a 60 gallon that I just purchased. I'm interested in getting a pair of Geophagus. I'm just not sure which Geophagus I should get. I'd also like to do a school of wider body tetras. Anyone have any ideas on stocking? Not really interested in Gymnogeophagus as I don't want to deal with the cooler water they require at times.

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Any other non Geophagus suggestions will be entertained as well. I had thought about convicts but then decided against it since I also want to do some sort of schooling fish.
 
A pair of iporangesis or trio of stenies would be fine.
 
personally i think that tank is not really ready for any species of geophagus.

the name geophagus in latin translating into 'earth-eater' says a million words. I would change over to a sand substrate while you are still cycling, i would also invest in some smaller decor that will allow for more swimming/sifting room for the geophagus.

personally i would chuck about 4/5 red head tapajos in there, or if that isnt your thing and you want some larger geo's then you can just grab some 'rio pindare'. they get quite nice and large and sport some amazing fin trailers.

arrivederci
 
Have you looked at Acarichthys heckelii great fish rather peaceful gets about 7"-9" and they are considered by many to be the link between Geophagus and Aequidens. this fish is not really considered an "Eartheater". One of my favorite fish out there.
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The substrate in the tank is actually Caribsea Instant Aquarium Multi Colored Rio Grande Sand. But it does however look like very fine gravel. Picked it up online seems to have been mislabeled when I bought it. Would I be better off keeping the middle of the tank completely bare?
 
I did in fact look at the Acarichthys heckelii, however, I was told they would get to big for my tank. I've seem to come across lots of conflicting information on them around the internet and on forums.
 
I agree that tank is too small for Acarichthys, as they get older they become aggressive with each other in a small tank, but it is also too small for many of the Geophagus altifrons complex for the same reason.
 
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