Geophagus ID and question

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Goliath Tigerfish
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My geos don't school. Had 6 but gave 2 away. Right now I have a big pair of redhead tapajos, 1 big male g. Dicrozoster and a unknown female. Like ryansmith said they sift sand all day and run into each other but don't school. The pair of redhead do stay close to each other. Good choice with the dicrozoster as its my favorite geo also. By the way very nice geos you got there.
 

BMac91

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Thanks!
I kept assuming they did (until this thread) as these two are practically inseparable, figured the group as a whole followed each other around. Not a huge deal that they don't.

I am working on getting rid of the Texas and the Oscar, as they were purchased when I first had the tank ready and didn't know what direction I wanted to take it yet. After deciding Geos and friends, they don't exactly fit into the picture.

I have always had a few larger fish, so I am hoping to have a nice tank with a larger number of fish in it this time.

My plan is:
10x Buenos Aires Tetras (Already in tank)
6x Redhead Tapajos
2x G. Abalios
4x G. Dicrozoster

I had wanted some Clown Loaches, as I finally have what I would deem as enough space, but haven't decided yet. They like soft water and my water is slighty harder than their preferred levels.

Filtration on the tank is a 1300-1400 GPH MB sump with a cubic foot of K1 currently, with room to add a little more if needed later on, but I don't think I will need it.

You guys have any other types that would be a good fit for the "community" or do you think I am borderline over doing it?
 

fishnatics

Goliath Tigerfish
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Clown loaches would look nice with your geos. I have a tiger loach and a zebra loach with my geos and everyone minds their own business. Maybe some kind of catfish that won't harm the geos could work too. I have rapheal's and Pimelodus blochii's with mine also. If anything I would bump the number of tetras up to at least 25. I have 27 tiger barbs with the geos. Hope this helps.
 
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