First attempt

[tc51]

If I was to take a shot at S.A. for the first time what fish would you suggest I could start with I would of course re-search all I could before trying. I just love some of the fish I have seen. Some of the colors are spectacular.

The tank I would be using is 4ft 90 gal

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Tom

[rahim101]

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/

Here's a great place start.

I would suggest you start by finding the ones you like the best ans see if they will work for a 4' tank.

Good Luck with your new set-up and be sure to post some pics once it's up!!!!

[RD.]

Tom - how about a pair of these bad boys? Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror)

A breeding pair should be fine in a 90, and to that you could add a few Spotted Pictus cats. http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/pimel...elodu/276_f.php

The catfish will also help keep the fry population down, as Green Terrors produce a ton of fry when they spawn.

I just picked up a mated pair from Ellie, and there's another pair for sale right now. (a bonded m/f)

[tc51]

Yes Neil it was your post on these guys that got my interest up, I love the color.

I was thinking maybe one and one Tilapia buttikoferi, but maybe the pair would work along with the cats you suggested. mmmmmmmmmmmmm. the possibilities are mind boggling. I love this hobby

Thanks for the link, Rahim lots of fish to check out.

Tom.

[canucklehead]

You could do a pair of texas cichlids in that tank, maybe a solo jag, a synspilium with some smaller fish, eartheaters; red humps, daemon, surinamensis etc. Lots of options

[Nyasa]

I would try eartheaters myself. Maybe G. surinamensis. Good luck.

[cichlidkid]

if you want a texas cichlid I have one you could have for nothing, he is in kinda roughed up from my midas but nothing that wont heal up fine.

yea I would suggest at least one gt tey are very colorfull with loads of personality. call golds and see if they still have them. they had a wild batch a while ago that where stunning.

what are ou looking for? more small fish or a couple big fish?

[RD.]

I would try eartheaters myself. Maybe G. surinamensis. Good luck.

Nyasa ...... I was just curious if you have kept these in a 4ft tank in the past, and how common some of the Geophagus are in the Cowtown area? I'm seriously considering setting up a larger species tank for these in the future. The only problem that I've come across is trying to determine what exact species people are selling the surinamensis as, as according to this comment it appears that usually they are not surinamensis, but either G. proximus, G. brachybranchus, or G. altifrons. http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~cichlid/0195.html

It appears I may be adopting one in the next few weeks, that has finnage just like this Geo. http://www.tangledupincichlids.com/images/alta2.jpg

Another one that has recently caught my eye is the G. Tapajos. Here's a link to a species tank set up for Tapajos. Incredible looking fish, and these aren't even fully mature yet. http://africancichlidforum.com/index.php?showtopic=160

Something else you may want to consider, Tom.

Edited August 16, 2005 by RD.

[Nandopsis]

If anyone has questions about a perticular Geophagus species, I would strongly suggest talking to Oxquo.

He has done a fair bit of research on them, and is the most knolegable person i know.

[rahim101]

Hey Tom,

Here's a post from the buy and sell:

Pair of Texas Cichild male/female breeding, sell both $25  Tel: 403-273-8518

The post can be found here:

http://www.buysell.com/results.asp?id=986&r=26

[rahim101]

If you are looking for some Jack Dempsy:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=23

neatfreak is looking for good homes for a few fish:

http://s6.invisionfree.com/AlbertaAquatica...?showtopic=3875

Need very good homes for my BABY'S 

I have:3 [med] jelly bean parrots

4 [large] jack dempseys [1 male,3 females]

2[large] tin foil barbs

1[small] convict

1[stubbern] mickey mouse platty[female]

I would like to keep tabs on how there doing as well??

For i really LOVE my BABY'S 

I will be moving soon,just don't know when??

[dunl]

Tom, I was going to suggest these to you. I saw them tonight....nice colour, four of them I think.

Female lays lots of eggs, but male doesn't seem to fertilize them. You could try them without the hassle of fry.

[RD.]

I don't think I'd attempt keeping those 4 adult JD's in a 90 gallon tank, which is what Tom has to work with.

[rahim101]

What size tank are they in now???

[dunl]

Whoops, didn't see that Tom had a 4ft tank.