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Geophagus
By: Seth_O Date: November 19, 2014, 9:51 pm
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I finally got my new tank set up and while at my LFS i purchased
what they had labeled as a "Pearl Cichlid." I had no idea if it
was African or SA and couldnt pass up the deal (50% off!), plus
it is a great looking cichlid! I believe it is a geophagus
brasiliensis. All the cichlids in my tank are currently
juveniles and are mostly mbunas and haps (although i did add 1
firemouth too, it was 2$!). The geophagus has grown almost an
inch in the past three weeks and is getting a beautiful green
blue coloration, also it does not take grief from any other
fish. I have read that this cichlid accepts a wide variety of
water parameters. Has anyone else owned a geophagus brasiliensis
and what should i expect from this cichlid? Will it be okay in a
primarily AC tank?
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Re: Geophagus
By: GaryJewett Date: November 20, 2014, 6:59 pm
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I had some years ago, very nice fish, but I think they are a
little mild mannered to be with african cichlids.
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Re: Geophagus
By: Seth_O Date: December 5, 2014, 9:31 pm
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You are right. I think getting him is turning out to be a
mistake. Now that a pecking order is getting established he is
starting to get bullied. If it continues i am going to have to
look for a new home for the poor guy :'(. Makes me sad because
he is coloring up beautifully.
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Re: Geophagus
By: Seth_O Date: December 21, 2014, 9:14 pm
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Just needed to add more cichlids! The Geophagus Brasiliensis is
no longer being singled out and is doing great. What a relief, i
didn't want to have to give him away or see further harm happen.
He is happy and even chasing the new guys around.
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