The Ultimate Centerpiece Fish: Geophagus altifrons Care and Breeding

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  • @PrimeTimeAquatics
    @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +4

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  • @jasonpeculiar
    @jasonpeculiar 3 года назад +3

    Aw man, that fish is so cool! I wish I had a tank big enough for one of those. What an amazing looking fish. I can only imagine how beautiful and majestic a fully grown specimen must look in a good size tank. It's hard to grasp scale in a video sometimes, but that fish is super impressive!! Thanks for sharing Jason.

  • @AlexK-ew1mo
    @AlexK-ew1mo 3 года назад

    I was watching your live stream with KGT from long ago, while sifting through substrate, and heard this fish mentioned but couldn't Google it with sandy hands. And now here it is.

  • @drm0563
    @drm0563 4 дня назад

    Hey Jason...always watch and love your videos! Thank you! Question: I have a Geo tank and I was surprised to see a Frontosa in this video. I love their look, but didnt think I could mix with Geo's? Thoughts? Ty

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  4 дня назад

      It worked for many years. They have a similar diet and my water parameters at 10 degrees on GH and KH with pH around 8 worked fine for both.

  • @saturnslipper
    @saturnslipper Год назад

    I would be so tempted to make this a colorful, mostly geophagus and clown loach tank. That would be a living art piece. Thanks for sharing your beauty with the rest of us dreamers. 💙

  • @joejones56
    @joejones56 2 года назад

    Just watched the first video from 8 years ago.. now this. Love these fish.. next tank

  • @legionaquatics
    @legionaquatics 3 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful fish I understand why it’s your favourite fish in the fish room

  • @bevfrigon7142
    @bevfrigon7142 2 года назад

    Wow, this fish is absolutely stunning!! Your tank is Beautiful. I've been watching so many of your videos and just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying them. I love how you completely stay on subject and how humble you always are even though it is very apparent how totally knowledgeable you are. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise! 🇨🇦

  • @JaredHIll13
    @JaredHIll13 3 года назад

    Im really diggin the background music. Beautiful fish, i have always wanted one

  • @3volk715
    @3volk715 2 года назад

    I've been growing out 6 geophagus tapajos for the last 2 years and they are by far my favorite fish I have ever kept. I had been out of the hobby for a long time and really did my research when I decided to get back into it and I'm so glad I did. I had never seen or heard of a geophagus before but they are, in my opinion, more attractive than even discus. I currently have mine in a 75g with 6 denison barbs and a electric blue acara. They always are battling over turf and need lots of hiding spaces, mine dont share space with one another except for when they are sleeping or the breeding pair (which once they started have never stopped trying to breed) that has locked down about 1/3 of the tank lol. They also seem to be very hearty, im far from a excellent fish keeper yet they have never had issues with their health. I can't say enough about how much I love those fish and geophagus in general.

    • @yashmhatre5412
      @yashmhatre5412 2 года назад +1

      Hello eric i had bought just now 2 geophagus i dnno which species they acutually are can you suggest me how many more i can add in 3.5 ft length 1.5 breadth and height tank ..

    • @ar0d422
      @ar0d422 2 года назад

      @@yashmhatre5412 zero

  • @jamesgreen9372
    @jamesgreen9372 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the spices profile and insight!

  • @jessebelle6596
    @jessebelle6596 3 года назад

    Wow…what a superstar! Those colors are absolutely stunning! I can see what this is your favorite fish in the fish room! Love it! ❤️

  • @Atrocious1
    @Atrocious1 3 года назад

    i love the Altifron! my second favorite behind the Geophagus tapajos. I'm a huge fan of Geophagus!

  • @timothydarling1826
    @timothydarling1826 3 года назад

    Truly a beautiful fish. And he looks very peaceful. Maybe one day when I have more room for bigger tanks and more experience with my hobby.

  • @Roonlovesfish3874
    @Roonlovesfish3874 3 года назад +1

    Wow! The fish looks absolutely stunning!! Also, I love the blue gourami.
    Cheers! 🙂

  • @jsmartin1300
    @jsmartin1300 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful! It it ok to only get one? I have 3 bichirs, 5 clown loaches, and 10 giant danios in a 125 planted with sand on the bottom.

  • @imperialfish1922
    @imperialfish1922 2 года назад

    I’ve just brought one on your recommendation. Thank you

  • @neetachoudhary3980
    @neetachoudhary3980 3 года назад +3

    Good looking fish mate.
    That gold severum is getting old, could see the ageing effects on that fish.
    Btw as your 150 is a 4ft what glass thickness is it made up of actually? 12mm ?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +2

      Ya, she's definitely starting to show her age. I had a male gold in the same tank for years and they breed a couple times, but she's well past her prime.

  • @keepamerica2astrong280
    @keepamerica2astrong280 3 года назад

    Hey from South Carolina. Great looking fish. Nice tank. Thanks for the vid...

  • @MakoyUnggoy
    @MakoyUnggoy 2 года назад

    I only have a 65g tank so I've gone for the 'Tapajos', if I ever get a bigger set up, these will be on my hit list for sure!

  • @anthonyragan2696
    @anthonyragan2696 3 года назад

    Beautiful fish. I've admired these before when you've shown them. I doubt I'll ever have a tank that large, but, if I do, this will be one of the inhabitants.

  • @markhunter2244
    @markhunter2244 3 года назад

    Wow almost missed this one. This is the number 1 fish on my bucket list of fish to get. Simply stunning 🤩

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 года назад

    i adore the look of these geos

  • @aquabeard6189
    @aquabeard6189 3 года назад

    I had to pick one up! After it grows out it'll look amazing with my severums in my 125!

  • @melhernandez6987
    @melhernandez6987 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video I love your content I have one question though what is a good online shop to buy geos?
    I haven't had good experience with online shopping.

  • @milkandcookyz
    @milkandcookyz 3 года назад

    I'm deciding between G. Altifons and G. Tapajos....ill probably stock whichever I can purchase first.

  • @jefffleet9546
    @jefffleet9546 3 года назад

    Absolutely gorgeous fish .

  • @NotSure876
    @NotSure876 Год назад

    Nice!! I was on the fence between a group of altifrons or sveni but went with the sveni

  • @wendihamlett105
    @wendihamlett105 3 года назад +2

    Soo pretty. My biggest tank is 75 gallon and I can’t even imagine that fish in there! 😳

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      I had a full grown heckelii in a 75 gallon and it looked a little cramped - got about the same size as this guy.

  • @leedibiasio9229
    @leedibiasio9229 7 месяцев назад

    Putting these on my list of potentials for the 300

  • @tamera6853
    @tamera6853 Год назад

    Simply Amazing, I just found a young Geo fanin I? Love it!

  • @redcorsair14
    @redcorsair14 Год назад

    LOL I was a hair from picking one of these up yesterday. Ended up with two red spot severums instead in my 120g(160g with sump). Will make sure to get one next time when I pick up a Nicaragua cichlid and possibly a Uaru. They are $49ish in small size here.

  • @VinnieMac
    @VinnieMac 3 года назад

    geos are my favorite. i have a sveni and they are just gorgeous

  • @nazeemameen1253
    @nazeemameen1253 3 года назад +3

    It's indeed a superstar! I was planning on keep Geos with Discus until I saw this video. Any particular reason why those two fish cannot be kept together? Also, will Uaru or Green Chromides do well with Geophagus?

    • @dylanc.5345
      @dylanc.5345 3 года назад +1

      I'm not an expert by any means, but discus need temperatures closer to the mid 80s whereas he said this one likes high 70s or low 80s

    • @Runnygraph20
      @Runnygraph20 3 года назад +1

      I have my geos,gold rams and discus at 82 to 83 and all are doing great i seen someone who had all together in a tank i was just thinking of putting them all together to grow up together but idk yet have discus in seprate tank right now.

    • @rara5212
      @rara5212 3 года назад

      @@dylanc.5345 Discus need the same temperature as all the other fish coming from that habitat! It is not like that discus wear a thermosuit!

    • @CHAISOICY
      @CHAISOICY 3 года назад +1

      I have a geophagus surinamensis with my discus at a temperature of 85-87 degrees. Does just fine if not better. 👍🏽

    • @rara5212
      @rara5212 3 года назад

      @@CHAISOICY well fine if you like keeping them that warm... I am sure both are doing perfect with a temp around 78. As long as you don't feed s**t like beef heart!

  • @joanvirgil6299
    @joanvirgil6299 3 года назад +1

    Great video as always! Would you put 12 Congo, 2 red Bristlenose along with a few snails.? Tank size 125gal

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      With the geo? The only thing I might not add are the snails. They actually like to eat snails.

    • @joanvirgil6299
      @joanvirgil6299 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics Wow didn't know that! Thanks always learning from you channels.

  • @tylerjanasz361
    @tylerjanasz361 3 года назад

    One of my dream fish for sure!

  • @callenclarke371
    @callenclarke371 3 года назад

    Excellent video. Thank you for this.

  • @gerrymercado634
    @gerrymercado634 6 месяцев назад

    They are awesome 😊

  • @soulwebster2284
    @soulwebster2284 Год назад

    I have a five foot long 125gal do you think it would work well with my 3 blue Acaras and 2 parrot fish? Love the content

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville8342 3 года назад +1

    This fish is just beautiful. Is there also a small version of this species that is suitable for nano tanks?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      I wish! The smallest is the Geophagus tapajos, but even they require 40 breeders or a 4ft tank. Rams are probably the closest thing to them in a smaller package.

    • @amymandeville8342
      @amymandeville8342 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics Rams don't have those gorgeous trailing fins, though. Maybe I'll do some research and see what I can find. 🙂🙂🙂

    • @rara5212
      @rara5212 3 года назад

      @@amymandeville8342 bolivian rams do have these fins quite a bit!

    • @rara5212
      @rara5212 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics which ones are the second smallest after the tapajos in your opinion? Thanks

    • @amymandeville8342
      @amymandeville8342 3 года назад

      @@rara5212 mine are young and still developing their fins. I'm hoping they grow some beautiful ones!

  • @camerondahlgren9208
    @camerondahlgren9208 3 месяца назад

    I've got a 125gal I've added to the collection and I'm looking to stock after cycling has finished. I've been considering the altifrons and/or the albino threadfin acara. Would these species do well with each other? As solo fish, or could I do a few of each?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 месяца назад

      You could probably keep them together. Multiples could work.

  • @Cichlid_4_ever
    @Cichlid_4_ever 3 года назад

    I was soooo close to buying one of these yesterday and I have central and south’s American cichlids but not ones that would tolerate him

  • @apss5736
    @apss5736 3 года назад

    at my local fish store they have a few with severums , flagtal prochilodus , freshwater stingrays and a big adonis pleco

  • @meaysa71
    @meaysa71 Год назад

    Thank you so much for the videos, I've been watching you for a while now and learned alot.
    Is it gonna work if I put the Blue Acara with Geouphagus?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Год назад +1

      I’ve mixed them without any issues. Thanks for being here!

    • @meaysa71
      @meaysa71 Год назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for your reply. I can't wait for this combination 😅

  • @unusualaquariumecosystems5805
    @unusualaquariumecosystems5805 3 года назад

    Beautiful fish, great colours.

  • @davefromiowa3843
    @davefromiowa3843 3 года назад +3

    Wish I could have a bigger tank, would love to have a geophagus altifron.

    • @Great_Lakes_Discus
      @Great_Lakes_Discus 3 года назад

      They grow supper slow. You could have 2 in a 40 for 1.5 to 2 years

  • @jopurrin
    @jopurrin Год назад

    Do you still have this fish? He'd be 10 now? Love it!

  • @kenji.23
    @kenji.23 3 года назад

    Wow amazing looking fish!

  • @LIONZeZ3792
    @LIONZeZ3792 9 месяцев назад

    what do you think is the best lighting (model, brand anything) to show off their colors?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  9 месяцев назад +1

      I have been using the Aquaillumination Blade on the gallery tanks and love them!

    • @LIONZeZ3792
      @LIONZeZ3792 9 месяцев назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!!

  • @matthewlowrey7764
    @matthewlowrey7764 2 года назад

    I have a 75 gal. It is very heavily filtrated ( fx6 canister, and a aquaclear setup more like a canister filter. I have back wall with a wall of java ferns from 6 “ thick mat of them. Gravel is a mix of black sand and 2” to 3” black shale chips mix to deter digging and help lockdown plant roots for Amazon swords compacta in foreground . I have a 6 “ to 7” freshwater needle fish I got as a donation. I wanted to know if a few severum rotkeil, and maybe 1 Geophagus altifrons would be good tank mates with him and maybe 2 more needlefish. The tank used to house Discus, and the tank has been established for many years.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  2 года назад

      They work well as tankmates, but severums love to eat plants.

  • @FLNYFish
    @FLNYFish 3 года назад +1

    So beautiful.

  • @thehairywoodsman5644
    @thehairywoodsman5644 3 года назад +2

    HAPPY FRIDAY !
    tell someone you love them today .

  • @willkirk8011
    @willkirk8011 2 месяца назад

    Is it ok to put a Geophagus in a tank with only Fluval Stratum to start growing out until I get my 135G set up? I know it's best if I use sand and plan to with the 135.

  • @debbiekelly3866
    @debbiekelly3866 3 года назад

    This is a beautiful and I am going to get one for my 125 I am cycling. Is ecocomplete aqua soil safe for this fish?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      Probably not the best choice - they really do prefer sand.

    • @Journey11
      @Journey11 2 года назад

      Hey how much does it cost to run a 125 tank each month please ( electricity bill )

  • @tcmarineaddiction6609
    @tcmarineaddiction6609 3 года назад

    What an amazing fish I want one in my 120 tall

  • @karenaubrey5737
    @karenaubrey5737 3 года назад +1

    Good Morning

  • @adamtucker6970
    @adamtucker6970 7 месяцев назад

    So I’m looking to buy one of these fish on your video the geophagus altfons but I’m not sure good breeder but also looking for one that’s about 4 inches already

  • @VictoriaLeeCreates
    @VictoriaLeeCreates 3 года назад +1

    Good morning 🤘🏻🥴

  • @fatsluch
    @fatsluch 3 года назад

    @Primetimeaquatics, Hi Jason, which specific foods does you Altifrons like? I feel like mine could use a more customized diet

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      He's not picky - Northfin sinking community pellets, Northfin community flake, bloodworms, brine shrimp usually work well for him.

    • @fatsluch
      @fatsluch 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

  • @Tasha13.
    @Tasha13. 3 года назад

    Gorgeous fish. I have a brasiliensis. Can you do a video about them?

  • @TheAlSalamy
    @TheAlSalamy Год назад

    Es el vídeo mas completo en la App de esta especie de pez, Se lo agradece.

  • @sergeiz.5815
    @sergeiz.5815 3 года назад

    Question. I have a 20g tall tank I got as a starter kit. The light that came attached to cover seems not as bright as I would like it. Can I add a secondary light? Do the fish care ?
    Thanks 😊 no rush on reply

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      Sure

    • @sergeiz.5815
      @sergeiz.5815 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics appreciate your fast replies I'm sure you are very busy:) I work at Amazon fun place to work but I always spend my money at local mom and pop stores :) Im old school

  • @VictoriaLeeCreates
    @VictoriaLeeCreates 3 года назад +2

    Omg wow 👌 8years🤘

  • @josephdavis556
    @josephdavis556 Год назад

    What stocking combinations would you do for a 220 gal aquarium?

  • @nick92028
    @nick92028 2 года назад

    Do they like to be in groups? or all by themselves?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  2 года назад

      Either is fine, but if kept in groups it's best to have at least a 6ft tank.

  • @StoneyKate
    @StoneyKate 5 месяцев назад

    Would peacock cichlids be good tankmates? Don't want to cause problems

  • @adamlewis5367
    @adamlewis5367 3 года назад +1

    Do you think it would work out to have a German blue ram and a Bolivian ram in a 75 gallon community tank?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      It can be hit or miss. Sometimes they leave each other alone and other times one chases the other around.

    • @adamlewis5367
      @adamlewis5367 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you.

  • @sergeiz.5815
    @sergeiz.5815 3 года назад

    I like the koi Galaxy Betta on kgtropicals is this good for 3 gallon tank? Will try to order Friday 🙂

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      The one we got from them is very active. FOr that particular fish I probably wouldn't put him in anything less than a 5 gallon (he's in a 7.5 gallon right now).

  • @darrylmoore5847
    @darrylmoore5847 3 года назад +1

    Great video as always. This fish in my eyes is the most beautiful fish in the hobby.

  • @pradippaul771
    @pradippaul771 Год назад

    I have two questions.....
    1. Can I keep Tinfoil Barb & Silver Dollar fishes with Tetras?
    2.Can I keep Geophagus & Severum Cichlids with Tetras?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  Год назад

      For the first one I wouldn’t keep the tinfoil barbs in anything less than maybe a 210? An 8ft tank would be better. They get huge and like to be in groups. They can eat smaller neon sized tetras. The severums can also eat neon sized tetras but usually leave the larger ones alone.

  • @therineo7839
    @therineo7839 3 года назад

    Darn you, yet again! He is beautiful what about with one of each: Lemmon&Tiger&Albino Tiger Oscar and potentially 2 Bichir's?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      That might work. I don't find oscars particularly aggressive either.

  • @fishyabish9557
    @fishyabish9557 2 года назад

    I have a 90 gal with 5 Buenos Aires tetras 3 dwarf gourami and 5 Bolivian rams could I put a geophagus in there?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  2 года назад

      Sometimes they don’t get along with Bolivian rams because they have similar coloration. If you do it just have a backup in case it doesn’t work out.

  • @charliesleeseman4643
    @charliesleeseman4643 3 года назад

    I have a beautiful threadfin acara I really like. Very colorful. Do you have any of those?

  • @ert-wert
    @ert-wert 2 года назад

    Ooof those sponge filters were certainly struggling lol

  • @arielroxi
    @arielroxi 3 года назад

    Would a 75 gal be too small? I love this fish and would probably want it with Angels.

  • @samiam159007
    @samiam159007 3 года назад

    Would you say that the Geo Surinamese (red stripe) looks similar to the Altifrons? I have two red stripes now that are still young. Wondering if they will look similar to your Altifrons here when they get bigger.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      Very much so - the main difference is the prominence of the black spot.

    • @samiam159007
      @samiam159007 3 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics excellent!

  • @robertcarlson5989
    @robertcarlson5989 2 года назад

    So gravel substrate will not kill the fish?

  • @Cichlid_4_ever
    @Cichlid_4_ever 3 года назад

    So I can’t fit anything bigger than a 75 but what would you think 🤔 to someone growing one out for someone in a 40 breeder. To me technically that’s like homing for someone to adopt.

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      Sure, they could live in their for a year or two if they're on the small side when you by it.

  • @AquaticArk0513
    @AquaticArk0513 Год назад

    Is it okay to keep them with bigger gravel
    My gracious is not sharp but it is large

  • @elizabethwagner2190
    @elizabethwagner2190 3 года назад

    I know this is off subject. But I'm starting a new 75. How do I begin with the substrate? I'm working toward a half hardscape half planted cichlid community tank. Please help. Or am I crazy?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      You can certainly do that. We sometimes mix gravel and sand in those as well.

  • @elvinsworld11
    @elvinsworld11 3 года назад +1

    Lovely

  • @unzipthat
    @unzipthat 3 года назад +1

    Keep my Geo with my 7 Discus and they get along perfectly.

  • @richardfridie8963
    @richardfridie8963 3 года назад

    I would like to have 3 geophagus in my 125. If there are multiple types, rather than several of the same type, of geophagus in tank will they cross breed? Or, does that eliminate the breeding issue.

    • @Journey11
      @Journey11 2 года назад

      Hey.. how much does it cost to run a 125 tank each month ?

  • @davidjones7503
    @davidjones7503 2 года назад

    Might be a dumb question... but can you keep adult Altifrons withtetras like black neon or cardinals?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  2 года назад +1

      Possibly if the tetras are full grown. I might try it with a small group first :-)

    • @davidjones7503
      @davidjones7503 2 года назад

      @@PrimeTimeAquatics I was thinking the same thing. Maybe start with juvenile geos around adult schooling tetras?

  • @brianp6180
    @brianp6180 3 года назад

    Is that a Frontosa I see in that tank? Does he mix well with mellow South American cichlids?

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад

      He sure does. Neither one really has any interest in chasing anyone.

  • @taylormade9223
    @taylormade9223 3 года назад

    What type of geophaga would you guys recommend for a 75 g community tank that has angels, rams, plecos, tetras??

    • @PrimeTimeAquatics
      @PrimeTimeAquatics  3 года назад +1

      Tapajos, but there's no guarantee they'll get along with the rams given they look similar.

  • @ChrisAce1661
    @ChrisAce1661 Год назад

    Just got a pair of babies today from the lfs I happen to work at for 30 bucks a piece and they already have nice color. That anyone's price if you walk into my store.

  • @alifewithpoetry
    @alifewithpoetry 3 года назад

    Wow beautiful 🤩

  • @TheOfficialSteelReign
    @TheOfficialSteelReign 3 года назад

    Without going to extreme efforts, how many species of geophagus are available to the hobbyists out there and how would YOU rank them on a, "It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine." scale.

  • @lauraokelly2644
    @lauraokelly2644 3 года назад +2

    Stunning fish, perhaps slightly oversized for my 20 gallon. Lol
    The scape is beautiful.

  • @antjohnson4236
    @antjohnson4236 2 года назад

    I have a school of 12 silver dollars, will they get along with a group of these geophagus?

  • @Cichlid_4_ever
    @Cichlid_4_ever 3 года назад

    So I can’t fit anything bigger than a 75 but what would you think 🤔 to someone growing one out for someone in a 40 breeder. To me technically that’s like homing for someone to adopt. Petco has them

    • @mikeywalnuts7015
      @mikeywalnuts7015 3 года назад

      As somebody that works at a pet store I would avoid growing out these kind of fish that need 6ft+ tanks if you’re going to have the fish store rehome them for you. Growing stuff out and trading them in is great when they’re fish that will do great in a 55-75 gallon because those tanks are so popular that it’s not hard to find a new home for them and may be gone in a day or two. Stuff like angels, Congo tetras, rainbowfish, Cory cats etc. Especially the ones like Congo’s and rainbows that color up much more once they have size on them.
      When someone turns in a 6-10” cichlid or catfish or anything else that’s large it’s a lot harder to find someone that has space for it and you might be sitting on it for weeks.
      So, yeah, if you want to grow stuff out and trade it in and you want to have a good relationship with your LFS I would focus on community type fish that they can turn over quickly. Unless of course your LFS specializes in monster fish then you can probably throw everything I said out the window

    • @Cichlid_4_ever
      @Cichlid_4_ever 3 года назад

      @@mikeywalnuts7015 nah I was just referring to a friend that has larger tanks but can’t get them when they are little and doesn’t wanna buy them big so I was asked to grow one out but biggest tank in my house is a 75

    • @Cichlid_4_ever
      @Cichlid_4_ever 3 года назад

      @@mikeywalnuts7015 I’m not all for rehoming fish but can’t see the need to put a 2” fish in a 6’ tank right away. I love growing out fish just can’t keep large ones so I don’t get them just love the idea of keeping them until they’re large then moving to bigger tanks

  • @jacks4733
    @jacks4733 3 года назад +1

    Nice!

  • @larrycung9131
    @larrycung9131 3 года назад

    What’s the black and white stripped fish in the background?

  • @abubbleoff1742
    @abubbleoff1742 3 года назад

    I have four geo svenis in a 125, Kinda of look the same?

  • @johnwood738
    @johnwood738 3 года назад +1

    Yes first and first only good thing about being laid up.

  • @michaelmanley6504
    @michaelmanley6504 3 года назад

    How would they do with a fresh water ray?

  • @paulkruger491
    @paulkruger491 Год назад

    I want one. I wonder if a good match with Parrot fish. But I'm hearing you say 75gal to small 😢

  • @donhangani
    @donhangani 7 месяцев назад

    What is the name of the golden fish swimming around @1:00?

  • @Evil_Genius_888
    @Evil_Genius_888 3 года назад

    So not a fish I can put in my new 20g cube? lol! Beautiful fish though. My dream tank would be a 4’ x 2’.