Okay. I really wanted to keep a small group of Geos. I was even thinking about omitting the EBAs for the Geos to make the tank less crowded. I couldn't go beyond 4 feet tank in my apartment. I think I have to reconsider about them.
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I think geos can be kept with the said species, however I agree on the fact that you would need a 6ft tank. I had my red head tapajo in a 3 or 4 foot long tank and he was a big bully. Now upgraded into my 150 he is a lot more peaceful. I should also add that in the 150 there is quite a bit more flow.
Are there smaller geos or gymnogeos that could work for him?
Many of the Gymnogeophagus are smaller, and would work well in a 90 gal.
They will require a bit of a winter cool down, and the denosoni barbs would work in that environment, because they also appreciate cooler temps.
Here are a few I've kept. I kept them without heaters)
Above Gtmnogeophagus gymnogenys Rio Yesrbalito, males are the most colorful, and high profile.
Below Gymnogeophagis sp. Paso Pache, again females are smaller and less colorful
Below Gymnogeophagus balzani, females smaller, and no real hump
I have kept all the above will cool and temperate water cory's like C erhardti, and Uruguayan and Argentine tetras , like Buenos Aires tetras.
Below, winter cool down temps, but summer temps in the low 80s work fine
They will require a bit of a winter cool down, and the denosoni barbs would work in that environment, because they also appreciate cooler temps.
Here are a few I've kept. I kept them without heaters)
Above Gtmnogeophagus gymnogenys Rio Yesrbalito, males are the most colorful, and high profile.
Below Gymnogeophagis sp. Paso Pache, again females are smaller and less colorful
Below Gymnogeophagus balzani, females smaller, and no real hump
I have kept all the above will cool and temperate water cory's like C erhardti, and Uruguayan and Argentine tetras , like Buenos Aires tetras.
Below, winter cool down temps, but summer temps in the low 80s work fine
I don't have sufficient space for a 6 feet tank. Currently I am planing for a 100 gallon tank (4.5' L / 2' H / 1.5' W) in place of 90. 4.5 feet is the max size I can go for.
I'll decide on the Geophagus and EBA Later. For now, I will keep the 4 Albino Heckeliis (approx 3 inches now) with 5 Altums and 6-8 Denisoni Barbs in the 4.5 feet tank. After few months when the Heckeliis will attain a size of 4.5-5 inches, I will keep one and sell off others. At that point I'll add 1-2 EBAs and if possible, a small species of Geos.
Does the albino variant (being tank bred) of thread-fin acara also shows same levels of con-specific aggression as the regular ones? They behave like best buddies currently in my 3 feet grow out tank.
Another thing I am curious about, if geos can be kept in smaller numbers like 2-3 individuals.
Does the albino variant (being tank bred) of thread-fin acara also shows same levels of con-specific aggression as the regular ones? They behave like best buddies currently in my 3 feet grow out tank.
Another thing I am curious about, if geos can be kept in smaller numbers like 2-3 individuals.
I will look into these species and will check if they are available here. Most of the SA cichlids available in India come from local fish farms. There are only a few reputed importers and breeders in each city who sell fishes of good blood line. So, the availability of SA cichlids is a big issue here except for Discus and Angelfish.
