hoplarchus psittacus (true parrot cichlid)??

[UnstoppableJayD]

That is absolutley beautiful fish! You keep him with geos? Thats what my 90 is. I have 4 red head tapajos, 2 Steindachneri, a male balzani, 5 altifrons, and some other cichlids. You think its worth giving it a try with a small one in with them?

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Thank you, I can only speak from my experience, but I would in that set up as long as you plan on an upgrade as the altifrons and parrot will outgrow.

Here is one of the altifrons he has lived with for well over a year, no issues what so ever. the geos stay out of his way. You can see some of the other stuff in that shot too... the tank is a 210 though.

 

[nstefan2597]

Thank you, I can only speak from my experience, but I would in that set up as long as you plan on an upgrade as the altifrons and parrot will outgrow.

Here is one of the altifrons he has lived with for well over a year, no issues what so ever. the geos stay out of his way. You can see some of the other stuff in that shot too... the tank is a 210 though.

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Well I actually I'm getting rid of the altifrons this weekend lol. I'm not a big fan of them but i got them for free from a friend.

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[nstefan2597]

Thank you, I can only speak from my experience, but I would in that set up as long as you plan on an upgrade as the altifrons and parrot will outgrow.

Here is one of the altifrons he has lived with for well over a year, no issues what so ever. the geos stay out of his way. You can see some of the other stuff in that shot too... the tank is a 210 though.

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That altifrons is gorgeous btw! And ebjd under him? And those are wide bar silver dollars in the back correct?

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[UnstoppableJayD]

Thanks again.. Altifrons are my fav geo... and you are correct on the others..

 

[petspoiler]

I think the get a bad rap for the aggression. i have a big solo fish (about 12 inches) in a mild cichlid community. Sevs, geos, datniod,rays/ No problem it has grown up in the tank with a lot of the fish but even additions have no issue..............................

curious, was yours captive bred or wild caught?

 

[UnstoppableJayD]

Wild. I got it about 5 inches