Tread50 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Starting to show some colour now Silverdollarboy2 and smile4guenta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile4guenta Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Sorry for old bump of the thread, but looking at getting some Geophagus Surinamensis which these look like if i am correct? They look really healthy , may I ask where did you purchase these from and what is your water/feeding/tank size etc like? Silverdollarboy2 and gligor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gligor Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Oh yes, I've been looking forward to another update, hopefully they are much bigger now and showing lots more colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I agree, update please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfish Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 they are often on the importers lists. Redwood Aquatics has them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 14 hours ago, smile4guenta said: Sorry for old bump of the thread, but looking at getting some Geophagus Surinamensis which these look like if i am correct? They look really healthy , may I ask where did you purchase these from and what is your water/feeding/tank size etc like? A more accurate species name for these is Geophagus altifrons. So you should research that name. Note that they do become rather large when adult (25cm+) so tank size and especially footprint size is important. When mature they can become quite territorial toward other geos so have that in mind too. Awesome fish! Silverdollarboy2 and smile4guenta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 5 hours ago, hovmoller said: A more accurate species name for these is Geophagus altifrons. So you should research that name. Note that they do become rather large when adult (25cm+) so tank size and especially footprint size is important. When mature they can become quite territorial toward other geos so have that in mind too. Awesome fish! Hovmoller, have you bred Geophagus? If so any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Yes I have. G. altifrons and G. steindachneri I currently have some G. sp "Orange Head" that I hope will also breed. They are quite easy to breed actually, just keep them in a properly sized tank with sand and treat them well and they will pair and breed happily when mature. Lots of info online on how to keep the different Geophagus species smile4guenta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks! Do they need a flat rock to lay eggs on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Depends what species you are talking about. Again.. Google is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have Steindachneri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile4guenta Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 10:18 AM, hovmoller said: A more accurate species name for these is Geophagus altifrons. So you should research that name. Note that they do become rather large when adult (25cm+) so tank size and especially footprint size is important. When mature they can become quite territorial toward other geos so have that in mind too. Awesome fish! Thanks hovmoller for the info! had a good read about them. I currently have in make 400 Ltr tank that I am thinking will be home whilst juveniles , and within the year hoping for upwards of a 600ltr+ tank. also had a look at the Orange Head , may ask where did you get these? don't think I have seen any at LFS around Auckland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 The orange head were imported by Redwoods aquarium first shipment of these in NZ afaik. good plan with the tank size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfish Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I don't have Geo's but the red heads are stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Haven't been here for a while, Geos are growing well they are slowly getting more of the iridescent blue colouring and their fins are getting nice and long. I purchased mine from HFF Mt Roskil good quality fish haven't had and issues. I feed quite a variety of dry foods mainly sinking type, also frozen cichlid food and if they are around mosquito larvae (which they go mad for). I do slightly over feed them because they seem to sift constantly and food is always gone. Hovmoller, I think you were very lucky getting red/orange heads as I tried getting some after seeing yours, but apparently they aren't or weren't on the list. My tank is 480ltrs and I may have to thin numbers by a couple once they are full size. Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Update from today. Silverdollarboy2 and smile4guenta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is the video from when I first got them it's funny looking back at how small they were. smile4guenta and hovmoller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie1224 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 If you are in auckland there are 3 or so shops that stock G. surimamensis, I am also setting up a tank at the moment for these fish. I am looking to put 8-10 fish in with some congo tetras and 6 juraparis! Anyone can help with best substrate to use for these fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 11 hours ago, reggie1224 said: If you are in auckland there are 3 or so shops that stock G. surimamensis, I am also setting up a tank at the moment for these fish. I am looking to put 8-10 fish in with some congo tetras and 6 juraparis! Anyone can help with best substrate to use for these fish. Sand. I just got play sand from Mitre 10. You just have wash it and wash it again and then wash it again ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Updates, the camera doesn't do them justice Silverdollarboy2, flatfish, hovmoller and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gligor Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Wow they've grown up quite a bit. I bet they are even more beautiful in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I was at the LFS and couldn't help myself ha ha Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Love the Geos but hate bumblebees lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 12 hours ago, livingart said: Love the Geos but hate bumblebees lol ? bumblebees aren't that bad, and she's a looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tread50 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 They are a year old now David R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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