Red head topajos types?

[specialized002]

From what I have read there are different types of red head topajos, does anyone have pics of the different types / species, whatever you wanna call it of these fish? Besides the topajos and the steiny is there any other geos that stay a little smaller, under 8"?? Thanks guys

 

[edburress]

It was discussed at length here...
http://www.perthcichlid.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=24039

 

[peathenster]

I assume you are asking about Geophagus sp. "Tapajos Orange Head"? There's only one. There's no "red head".

A very similar species (let's not argue if it's a separate species) is Geophagus sp. "Araguaia Orange Head". Almost identical, but Japes can tell you the difference if you are interested.

G. pindare stays fairly small. Actually they are probably smaller than Geophagus sp. "Tapajos Orange Head".

 

[specialized002]

I just thought I saw something like orange head topajos, topajos II etc. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[specialized002]

after seeing the araguaia orange heads I now want 4 males!! Anyone know where these could be obtained?

 

[specialized002]

Ok then, I guess no one knows where to get quality red heads from?

 

[edburress]

Here...
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304500

I just thought I saw something like orange head topajos, topajos II etc

Yes, G. sp. "Tapajos II" is a different fish, basically the same without the orange/red blaze on the snout

 

[abarilot]

Fishfarm has some for sale. You can also ask your lfs to see if they can get some in

 

[specialized002]

I talk to the local fish store and they always say yes yes yes, but then they never come through...plus I would rather get something I know is legit than just an average everyday red head.

 

[evojoey]

I pm'd Jeff Rapps. He said to keep an eye on his list in the next 2 weeks. He will be getting some in. I am looking for some more for myself.