The Ultimate Centerpiece Fish: Geophagus altifrons Care and Breeding
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Hello Fellow Fish Keepers!
In this video I talk more about my favorite fish.It can certainly be the ultimate centerpiece fish for larger aquariums.
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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.
Wow…what a superstar! Those colors are absolutely stunning! I can see what this is your favorite fish in the fish room! Love it! ❤️
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! 🇨🇦
Thank you! Appreciate you being here!
Wow almost missed this one. This is the number 1 fish on my bucket list of fish to get. Simply stunning 🤩
Wow! The fish looks absolutely stunning!! Also, I love the blue gourami.
Cheers! 🙂
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.
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. 💙
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.
i love the Altifron! my second favorite behind the Geophagus tapajos. I'm a huge fan of Geophagus!
Such a beautiful fish I understand why it’s your favourite fish in the fish room
Jacob gang
Absolutely gorgeous fish .
Thanks for the spices profile and insight!
Thank you!
Im really diggin the background music. Beautiful fish, i have always wanted one
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.
Well worth the larger tank when you are ready!
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.
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 ..
@@yashmhatre5412 zero
I had to pick one up! After it grows out it'll look amazing with my severums in my 125!
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!
Excellent video. Thank you for this.
Just watched the first video from 8 years ago.. now this. Love these fish.. next tank
Hey from South Carolina. Great looking fish. Nice tank. Thanks for the vid...
One of my dream fish for sure!
Nice!! I was on the fence between a group of altifrons or sveni but went with the sveni
Wow amazing looking fish!
Beautiful fish, great colours.
I’ve just brought one on your recommendation. Thank you
Hope you enjoy it!
geos are my favorite. i have a sveni and they are just gorgeous
They are awesome 😊
So beautiful.
at my local fish store they have a few with severums , flagtal prochilodus , freshwater stingrays and a big adonis pleco
Great video as always. This fish in my eyes is the most beautiful fish in the hobby.
i adore the look of these geos
Keep my Geo with my 7 Discus and they get along perfectly.
Simply Amazing, I just found a young Geo fanin I? Love it!
I'm deciding between G. Altifons and G. Tapajos....ill probably stock whichever I can purchase first.
Soo pretty. My biggest tank is 75 gallon and I can’t even imagine that fish in there! 😳
I had a full grown heckelii in a 75 gallon and it looked a little cramped - got about the same size as this guy.
Lovely
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
Es el vídeo mas completo en la App de esta especie de pez, Se lo agradece.
What an amazing fish I want one in my 120 tall
Putting these on my list of potentials for the 300
Totally worth it!
What stocking combinations would you do for a 220 gal aquarium?
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.
Maybe The Wet Spot?
Nice!
Wow beautiful 🤩
Gorgeous fish. I have a brasiliensis. Can you do a video about them?
Wish I could have a bigger tank, would love to have a geophagus altifron.
They grow supper slow. You could have 2 in a 40 for 1.5 to 2 years
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.
Wow - that is pretty expensive!
I have four geo svenis in a 125, Kinda of look the same?
How would they do with a fresh water ray?
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.
Yes!
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?
I’ve mixed them without any issues. Thanks for being here!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for your reply. I can't wait for this combination 😅
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 ?
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.
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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
Maybe The Wet Spot?
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.
They work well as tankmates, but severums love to eat plants.
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
Most likely it would work out ok.
Good morning 🤘🏻🥴
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.
Hey.. how much does it cost to run a 125 tank each month ?
Omg wow 👌 8years🤘
I have a beautiful threadfin acara I really like. Very colorful. Do you have any of those?
I've had them in the past, but not now.
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I like the koi Galaxy Betta on kgtropicals is this good for 3 gallon tank? Will try to order Friday 🙂
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).
Fabuloso
I have a 90 gal with 5 Buenos Aires tetras 3 dwarf gourami and 5 Bolivian rams could I put a geophagus in there?
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.
What type of geophaga would you guys recommend for a 75 g community tank that has angels, rams, plecos, tetras??
Tapajos, but there's no guarantee they'll get along with the rams given they look similar.
Great video as always! Would you put 12 Congo, 2 red Bristlenose along with a few snails.? Tank size 125gal
With the geo? The only thing I might not add are the snails. They actually like to eat snails.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Wow didn't know that! Thanks always learning from you channels.
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?
You can certainly do that. We sometimes mix gravel and sand in those as well.
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.
Sure, they could live in their for a year or two if they're on the small side when you by it.
Darn you, yet again! He is beautiful what about with one of each: Lemmon&Tiger&Albino Tiger Oscar and potentially 2 Bichir's?
That might work. I don't find oscars particularly aggressive either.
Ooof those sponge filters were certainly struggling lol
So gravel substrate will not kill the fish?
@Primetimeaquatics, Hi Jason, which specific foods does you Altifrons like? I feel like mine could use a more customized diet
He's not picky - Northfin sinking community pellets, Northfin community flake, bloodworms, brine shrimp usually work well for him.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!
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?
You could probably keep them together. Multiples could work.
Would a 75 gal be too small? I love this fish and would probably want it with Angels.
Long term probably
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
Sure
@@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
Is that a Frontosa I see in that tank? Does he mix well with mellow South American cichlids?
He sure does. Neither one really has any interest in chasing anyone.
What’s the black and white stripped fish in the background?
Maybe the Frontosa? More of a dark blue color
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?
Probably not the best choice - they really do prefer sand.
Hey how much does it cost to run a 125 tank each month please ( electricity bill )
Stunning fish, perhaps slightly oversized for my 20 gallon. Lol
The scape is beautiful.
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.
Very much so - the main difference is the prominence of the black spot.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics excellent!
Is it okay to keep them with bigger gravel
My gracious is not sharp but it is large
It’s definitely not ideal?
what do you think is the best lighting (model, brand anything) to show off their colors?
I have been using the Aquaillumination Blade on the gallery tanks and love them!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!!
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
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
@@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
@@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
Do you still have this fish? He'd be 10 now? Love it!
Yes I do!
I have a school of 12 silver dollars, will they get along with a group of these geophagus?
Most likely it will be fine.
Might be a dumb question... but can you keep adult Altifrons withtetras like black neon or cardinals?
Possibly if the tetras are full grown. I might try it with a small group first :-)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I was thinking the same thing. Maybe start with juvenile geos around adult schooling tetras?
This fish is just beautiful. Is there also a small version of this species that is suitable for nano tanks?
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.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Rams don't have those gorgeous trailing fins, though. Maybe I'll do some research and see what I can find. 🙂🙂🙂
@@amymandeville8342 bolivian rams do have these fins quite a bit!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics which ones are the second smallest after the tapajos in your opinion? Thanks
@@rara5212 mine are young and still developing their fins. I'm hoping they grow some beautiful ones!
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’.
What is the name of the golden fish swimming around @1:00?
Maybe the Ctenopoma?
Do you think it would work out to have a German blue ram and a Bolivian ram in a 75 gallon community tank?
It can be hit or miss. Sometimes they leave each other alone and other times one chases the other around.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you.
Im looking at these and threadfin Heckelii, what are your thoughts between the two? Im looking at 75 but not opposed to upsizing in the future as they grow. Do you have a suggestion between the two? I assume they cant be mixed?
They get to be about the same size. You are correct - I probably wouldn't mix them. The altifrons have a little bit better color?
Do they like to be in groups? or all by themselves?
Either is fine, but if kept in groups it's best to have at least a 6ft tank.
Geophagus altifrons don't cause problem but when confronted they fight back every single time
What kind of fish are the 2 with Orange Fins at 3:10?
Tinfoil barbs
@@PrimeTimeAquatics tnx :)
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.
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?
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
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.
@@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!
I have a geophagus surinamensis with my discus at a temperature of 85-87 degrees. Does just fine if not better. 👍🏽
@@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!
Would they go well with a school of rainbow fish?
For sure
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.
Can you keep them with swordtails?
Most likely they would be fine.