What to do?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
SandNukka15

SandNukka15

Goliath Tigerfish
MFK Member
Nov 18, 2010
2,604
1,556
179
36
Towanda PA
So I got a good deal for 9 red head geophagus tapojos... they are coming in at 2.5-3 inches and will go straight into a 29 gallon quaruntine tank. I'll have to move other stock around in order to get these guys a tank but in the meantime they will be in the 29. How long do you guys think I can keep them in there for before all hell breaks loose? lol
 
Also I've read so many diff temps for these guys. I know they do require extra oxygen but what temp would you recommend
 
Galactik said:
At that size they'll probably be ok aggression wise for a little bit, but I'm not sure how that will work with the bio. 9 is quite high for 29.

You are currently at 3.2 gallons of space per fish at that size.
Click to expand...

2x75% water changes a week?

Penguin 350 biowheel for filtration
 
  • Like
Reactions: Galactik
The stock in my 75 gallon is

11 neon tetras
9 Peppered cories
7 rummy nose tetras
6 otos
4 Bolivian rams
3 zebra angels
1 blue phantom pleco
3 snails

Maybe move the neon tetras, rummy nose tetras, Otos and blue phantom pleco out and add in the 9 geos?
 
  • Like
Reactions: tlindsey
Galactik said:
That might work short term, just keep an eye on your nitrates.

Got any pics of the little guys? What kind of tank setup are you planning?

Grats on the fish!
Click to expand...

Java fern helps a little for nitrates but not much. Pothos helps for sure. Right now the water change schedule is %65-%70 a week.

No pics yet since I just ordered them today, just trying to get everything organized before they arrive.


As far as future plans go... the geos will have a 180.
20200108_152812.jpg
 
  • Like
Reactions: Galactik
What do you guys think for this stock in the 75 for their grow out.

9 red head geophagus
9 Peppered cories
4 Bolivian rams
3 zebra angels
3 snails

I could do 2 50% water changes a week

Filtration is ehiem 2217, aquaclear 110 and penguin biowheel 350
 
  • Like
Reactions: tlindsey
SandNukka15 said:
What do you guys think for this stock in the 75 for their grow out.

9 red head geophagus
9 Peppered cories
4 Bolivian rams
3 zebra angels
3 snails

I could do 2 50% water changes a week

Filtration is ehiem 2217, aquaclear 110 and penguin biowheel 350
Click to expand...
with that WC schedule I doubt you'll have any problems, for growout at least since they will be upgraded anyway
 
  • Like
Reactions: tlindsey and SandNukka15
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom