Question About My Geos

[RD.]

According to those who have spent time studying/collecting certain Geophagus species in the wild, not all shoal, or even swim in pairs outside of spawning, so a lot depends on the species.

The bigger problem I see with this scenario is that G. steindachneri males, once sexually mature can become pretty relentless with chasing females. Forcing a "pair" together in a glass box is not going to be much of a life for a single female. She might be displaying dominance at the moment, but trust me that will change once your little male gains some size, and settles in to his new environment.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I questioned whether or not I should even get them.... Now I want more! Such great fish!

I agree. Hoplo's are active, entertaining catfish and make great tankmates for cichlids.
They like to live in group's so the more the merrier.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

According to those who have spent time studying/collecting certain Geophagus species in the wild, not all shoal, or even swim in pairs outside of spawning, so a lot depends on the species.

The bigger problem I see with this scenario is that G. steindachneri males, once sexually mature can become pretty relentless with chasing females. Forcing a "pair" together in a glass box is not going to be much of a life for a single female. She might be displaying dominance at the moment, but trust me that will change once your little male gains some size, and settles in to his new environment.

+1
This species has a bad rep for killing females,even in large tanks.
I would have thought the harem approach, in a very big tank with lots of hiding places would be the best approach.
I agree with RD on this.
If i were you I would try another species.
Pelligreni(probably spelt wrong)is supposed to be easier going than steinies and look very simular.