I have 6 of these guys in my tank at the moment the largest being about 4 inches. The rest of the tank consists of corries, panaque and 25 penguin tetras. The question im asking is will the penguins be safe when the Geos are fully grown? The Panaque and corries I imaging should be ok.
Geophagus Surinamensis
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Sounds like a nice set of fish, shouldn't have any problems with the geo's they are quite peaceful and will tolerate smaller fish, even better when introduced at a young age, so all good! Any chance of some tankshots?
Here a video instead. There is a couple of fish in there which are getting re homed as they don't belong there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rccA-qFvN5A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rccA-qFvN5A
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They will eat smaller tetras! i have seen it first hand when Brians Geos where lodging in my tank for a weekend.
Your tank is going to be much to small for the Geo's...
I have 6 Geophagus Tapajos Red heads in a 1.60m tank, 550L. It's to small for them as they have paired up and frequently have free swimming fry. I'm changing to a 3m tank this summer to provide them enough space.
I know that Tapajos are much more active and territorial than most other species of Geophagus but still, your tank is going to be way to small for your type.
I have 6 Geophagus Tapajos Red heads in a 1.60m tank, 550L. It's to small for them as they have paired up and frequently have free swimming fry. I'm changing to a 3m tank this summer to provide them enough space.
I know that Tapajos are much more active and territorial than most other species of Geophagus but still, your tank is going to be way to small for your type.