Jennifer Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I have a question for Geo Keepers. If they spawn, I hear they can get quite aggressive/territorial/defensive. How aggressive do they get? If I introduce a BGK, it will almost certainly eat the eggs/fry and for this reason the geo's will almost certainly attack the BGK, unless it is super ninja. I suspect a youngish BGK would be quite delicate and I wouldn't want it to get injured. So what are they like as parents? Will they attack and kill, or just chase around the tank? I used to breed heaps of different Geos. It depends on the type you are planning to get. Some are peaceful and some are territorial. Some mouth brood and care for the offspring and some lay eggs on surfaces and eat their eggs, like rams. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Most likely Altifrons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 They are quite full on and I have found that they do better in a species specific tank when breeding. Also, that white sand was biotope correct...but perhaps you were not trying to achieve that effect. Besides, who cares about biotope if you don't like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 get those puffy head acaras that DavidR had at one point. Not sure if he still has them but I think they were called "threadfin acaras" on the lists. They were awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Google searched them. I see no puffy headness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sophia Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 what is that evil looking devil fish lurking in the shadows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Uaru :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Quite cool indeed. I think I'll stick with my stock list of: 3 x G. Altifrons (until they get bigger atleast) 2 x Firemouths (Pref Pair) 1 x Black/Brown GhostKnife (Or other oddball) 1 x Royal Pleco (Which I still need to locate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 what is that evil looking devil fish lurking in the shadows... I didn't even see that. Reminds me of: http://digitalstupidity.com/demented_si ... people.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Any fish shop can get you a Royal. You won't know the type of Royal until you get it, and its been a while since I ordered one in so I don't know what it will be either. Last time I got one, it was a dull eye and I was stoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Explain more please. Dull eye royal?! Sounds like a disease. I'm new to fancy plecs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Ah yes.... Panaque is a large genus that includes the Royals. There are a few different types of Royal plecos as well :lol: Have a look through here - http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/ge ... _id=27#337 The Dull Eye is L191 and one of my favourites, and is more likely to be sold as "royal pleco" here. Some royals become absolute monsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I would like one of the olive green/grey striped ones that look like they are in Pajamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Do you know what the L number is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 No clue. The caption in images says l27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 LOL :lol: This is possibly the best part about royals. PC will list about 6-7 L027s. Then they start on the L027As and Bs and Cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatmoojin Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Looks like Panaque Nigrolineatus L190, if you're after the red eye on stripey pyjama look avoid the L191 - as the common name suggests they have a dull coloured eye. Mind you I have a 10cm L191 called Mr Jim Jams, and he's by far and wide my favourite pleco. He lives on silica sand and digs tunnels all over the place, so great you've got a sandy bottom - it really helps to bring out natural behaviour in the plecos and especially the geos. I love watching my fish chewing through the sand and filtering it out of their gills - looks kinda like they're smoking! Great work on the aquascape BTW, looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Looks like Panaque Nigrolineatus L190, if you're after the red eye on stripey pyjama look avoid the L191 - as the common name suggests they have a dull coloured eye. Mind you I have a 10cm L191 called Mr Jim Jams, and he's by far and wide my favourite pleco. He lives on silica sand and digs tunnels all over the place, so great you've got a sandy bottom - it really helps to bring out natural behaviour in the plecos and especially the geos. I love watching my fish chewing through the sand and filtering it out of their gills - looks kinda like they're smoking! Great work on the aquascape BTW, looks fantastic Thanks! All I'm really after is one with stripes that looks like that previously posted. Eye colour doesn't really concern me. (Also I like the way its sorta short and fat) @P44, This is why I ask for other people's advice. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Do any of those fancy plecs come is dwarf size? I did see a Moth cat fish a few weeks back that I liked it reminded me of a Banjo catfish. You know it's there but hardly ever see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yep. heaps come in dwarf size. L002 for example. Others would be L270, L066, L046 :lol: and many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yep. heaps come in dwarf size. L002 for example. Others would be L270, L066, L046 :lol: and many more. Hmmm, are they readily available in NZ? can order them through the LFS? the L046 looks like a bit of me. edit: and if ordering would you order a 'dwarf L046' or is the L046 the dwarf model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Cool I might have to get me one I have only ever had plain old Bristle nose. Turn on Discovery now if you can there are monster catfish "River Monsters" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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