substrate for Geo's?

[Fishboynick]

is it COMPLETELY mandatory to have a sand substrate for Geophagus? Im really interested in getting some but i have small natural gravel

 

[aclockworkorange]

You will see their most natural behavior when kept with sand. You could put a patch of sand in a part of your tank for them as well...

 

[Ancient_Fish_Master]

i wouldnt put geos in anything but sand. but thats just my 2 cents lol

 

[poel_19]

i have had my geo. tapajos and my redhump eartheaters on both regular sand and eco-complete substrate. they do fine on the eco complete but I think the tapajos will spawn again if i move them to the sand substrate tank. I will say their colors are amazing on the darker Eco-complete but, that is just my opinion.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Well you could use darker sand if you like their colors better on it...

 

[smitty03281964]

Small gravel is fine for them.