Could I add 2 geophagus Balzani?

[mikem691]

With my 2 Red spot severums and A. Heckelii in a 75G
Also is it possible to sex them at 3.5 to 4" and what does everyone think of them?

 

[mikem691]

Never mind on this I just did some researched and found out they prefer cooler water and do best with a wintering period.

 

[Cichlid ism]

Why not try red head tapajos

 

[mikem691]

Why not try red head tapajos

Thanks Cichlid ism Ill look into those. I was at my lfs and they had these and was just wondering. How many more do you think I could add? I have 2 each of the sevrums and heckelii's in the 75 and am going to add an exotic pleco but don't know what one yet. I plan on upgrading to a 125 but don't want to base my stock off that untill I have it.

 

[Cichlid ism]

Thanks Cichlid ism Ill look into those. I was at my lfs and they had these and was just wondering. How many more do you think I could add? I have 2 each of the sevrums and heckelii's in the 75 and am going to add an exotic pleco but don't know what one yet. I plan on upgrading to a 125 but don't want to base my stock off that untill I have it.

I would do three of them. By the way how are the Heckelli's doing?

 

[mikem691]

They are doing fairly well except they had a little fin rot that I'm still trying to cure. If it isn't any better by the end of this week I'm going to move them to a bare tank and treat with some meds.

 

[Cichlid ism]

Good luck, hopefully it gets better fast.

 

[mikem691]

Thank you

 

[mikem691]

Where did you get the red head tapajos?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Balzanii are from northern Uruguay where it is warmer than most gymnos, and don't necessarily require the cool down period common to this genus.

They can be a bit pushy, but overall are pretty relaxed. I just don't like the nuchal hump as adults, part of the reason I'm selling my 2

 

[Cichlid ism]

Where did you get the red head tapajos?

I bought it from aquarium adventure. Usually you get them online.

 

[meegosh]

Where did you get the red head tapajos?

Pete on monster fish keepers has gorgeous tapajos. Think he only sells in 6 or 12 though.

 

[mikem691]

Balzanii are from northern Uruguay where it is warmer than most gymnos, and don't necessarily require the cool down period common to this genus.

They can be a bit pushy, but overall are pretty relaxed. I just don't like the nuchal hump as adults, part of the reason I'm selling my 2

Is it just the male that gets the hump or both.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Is it just the male that gets the hump or both.

To my knowledge, just the males, although females can develop a smaller one. Either way, I have never liked nuchal humps on any fish lol

 

[mikem691]

To my knowledge, just the males, although females can develop a smaller one. Either way, I have never liked nuchal humps on any fish lol

Hmmm I kinda like it on them its different. Can they be sexed at 3.5 to 4" I just may grab them from my lfs.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Hmmm I kinda like it on them its different. Can they be sexed at 3.5 to 4" I just may grab them from my lfs.

I believe so, not positive, mine are still only around the 2-3" mark

 

[cbourg746]

Skip the balzani and go for satanoperca. Much cooler looking fish IMO!

 

[Freakgecko91]

Skip the balzani and go for satanoperca. Much cooler looking fish IMO!

Plus they do better with higher temps, the gymnos will still prefer lesser temps

 

[mikem691]

Skip the balzani and go for satanoperca. Much cooler looking fish IMO!

Oh I like these My problem is shipping to my apt. Ill have to see if my lfs can get these for me.

 

[mikem691]

Was at the lfs today and they can order the satanoperca's from a local breeder. So unless any one has any other suggestions Ill be getting these at the end of the month.