Geophagus Stocking & Tankmates

[trustemedia]

May I please get some stocking opinions? This is my first time keeping Geophagus. I have a 110 gallon tank. 60.5" long, 16.5" wide, and 25.5" tall.
I am considering either Abalios or Red Head Tapajos. I am thinking 6. Does this sound like a good number? I also have access to Winemilleri and Sveni, if those are better options?

As for tank mates:
*Biotodoma cupido - okay? What number? I read they like groups, but how big of a group and would a group be too much with the Geophagus in my tank? Would something like 3 be better? or skip? Need help here.
*1 Chocolate Cichlid - been reading this done. ok?
*1 threadfin acara - read they murder everyone when adults, so figured I could keep one to enjoy, is this ok?
*What about crenicichla? I seen a video of Geophagus and Crenicichla sp Belly Crawler. Common, but I like them. Would you advise this?
*I'm not fond of severum, just not doing it for me. Is there anything I am missing that I could be looking at as a choice?

Thank you so much in advance.

 

[stooltableshoe]

Aren't chocolate cichlids uaru? I was under the impression they're meant to be kept as pairs or in groups and won't be happy without any conspecifics.

 

[trustemedia]

No, those are two separate species. Uarus need to be in groups as juvies, but can be alone as adults. Chocolates can be alone. I threw out the chocolate idea already anyway.

 

[trustemedia]

I am now leaning more toward Festivus and Hatchetfish or one Severum (they grew on me) and Lemon Tetras. Not sure if small fish will be eaten down the road though. Angelfish I feel will be too big, cupidos take up bottom. Anyone think one of these combos will be okay? Or have other ideas? Thanks.

 

[Fishobsessed7]

If it were me I’d just do the group of geos (My favorite is the tapajos) and then smaller shoaling fish. Possibly I’d do angelfish as well. A large group of lemon tetras with a shoal of cories on the bottom would look really nice IMO and would complement the geos pretty well.