Geophagus sp.

[fishguy1978]

Decided to start a thread for my Geophagus. I currently have 3 redheads and 3 brasiliensis.
I have a lead on some redhead fry that a hobbyist is giving away. I'm hoping to pick up 24 to grow out and choose from.

 

[fishguy1978]

I'm getting to watch the G. Brasiliensis spats. All 3 have black fringe on their lower fins and are gill flairing at each other.

 

[fishguy1978]

 

[fishguy1978]

 

[DMD123]

Wow, those fry look smaller than when I got my RTM’s. What is the eventual goal? Male to Female ratio? Plans to breed them yourself?

 

[fishguy1978]

Wow, those fry look smaller than when I got my RTM’s. What is the eventual goal? Male to Female ratio? Plans to breed them yourself?

Grow them out to choose the best ones and rehome the rest.

 

[fishguy1978]

This one Brasiliensis doesn't display the black spot on either side. There is a lot of flairing of gills and postering between the 3.

 

[DMD123]

Are Brasiliensis a schooling type or better solo? They sure are coloring up nicely.

 

[fishguy1978]

Are Brasiliensis a schooling type or better solo? They sure are coloring up nicely.

I've seen both groups and solo. I may have to split them up though.

 

[sir_keith]

...one Brasiliensis doesn't display the black spot on either side. There is a lot of flairing of gills and postering between the 3...

Turning down the lateral spot and the eye bar is a signal; it means 'I am not a threat to you.'

Are Brasiliensis a schooling type or better solo? They sure are coloring up nicely.

Geo's are such a diverse group that it is difficult to make broad generalizations, but most Geo's are social fishes in the wild, and do much better when kept in groups. Geo's tend to languish when kept alone.

 

[fishguy1978]

Turning down the lateral spot and the eye bar is a signal; it means 'I am not a threat to you.'

Which I only see them doing when they are gill flairing and full fin flashing too.
Apparently, these guys mature while fairly small so they are becoming territorial. Being pit spawners the largest has cleared a pit. There is some dispute over this spot amongst them.

 

[lloyd378]

Which I only see them doing when they are gill flairing and full fin flashing too.
Apparently, these guys mature while fairly small so they are becoming territorial. Being pit spawners the largest has cleared a pit. There is some dispute over this spot amongst them.

The pictures don’t do them justice! I was in awe of their colors when I saw them yesterday. Absolutely beautiful

 

[sir_keith]

The pictures don’t do them justice! I was in awe of their colors when I saw them yesterday. Absolutely beautiful

It's difficult to get good pics of glittery fishes like Geo's; much better in person.

 

[fishguy1978]

These guys are getting fed a variety of flake, granules, and live bb.

 

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[sir_keith]

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Yup.

 

[fishguy1978]

Yup.

Oh, boy. I've been told that my largest G.B. looks like a male, this could lead to all h, e double hocky sticks happening.

 

[lloyd378]

Oh, boy. I've been told that my largest G.B. looks like a male, this could lead to all h, e double hocky sticks happening.

Yes it can!!!!

better keep an eye on them.

 

[clownie]

I believe you have a pair there! Judging from the fin extension of them. I use to breed these eons ago at African Northwest.

 

[fishguy1978]

I believe you have a pair there! Judging from the fin extension of them. I use to breed these eons ago at African Northwest.

So, is the male the largest one?