danpri Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hey At what stage is it best to take the fry from Geophagus? I haven't done much bredding with them. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitrusty Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 what type of geophagus i have brasilienses currently breeding and i have left the fry with the parents and have found that they are really good parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wui39 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 How did you tell the sexes apart? Did you just let them pair off? Sorry not realy helpful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpri Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Rio Tapajos. They paired off by themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitrusty Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 are they the orange heads?where can i get some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 hey hey, If there are no immediate threats in the tank to the bubs they are able to stay with mum and dad for a few weeks. The problem however is the size of the spawn and if they will have sufficient growing room - overcrowding fry can result in stunting and gill plate damage. Fry also require frequent small feeds (like babies) and good quality water, so daily small water changes if possible. I syphon off as many as I know I have the room to accommodate and continue splitting the bubs as they grow into larger tanks. Of course you have to have the room to do this so not feasible for all . HTH Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpri Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Well I've stripped the babies at 5 days. They still have a small egg sac so that was a too early. I'll try leaving the next spawn with them and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 How big a tank are they in.I thought that Geophagus looked after the fry well?.I have not had them for years but the jurupari i had looked after the fry for 4-6 weeks before I removed them. I only left the mum with the fry, never left them with the colony. As you say Dan only know if you leave them and find out. Good luck , not many of these around are there?? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keleher Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 if you had a colony of geos would you be able to leave the fry in the tank still? say a 5x2 with 5-7 adults. james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpri Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 This is the space where a Geo expert chimes in and explains the to & fros of stripping and leaving the fry.......................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthefish9 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Ask the guys here- they seem to be the geo gurus you want: http://www.eartheaters.com And save me some fry! I'd kill for a group of them in my new setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Awsome job im not to much help really just thought i would say im glad a few ppl are breeding them now so in the future i also might be abul to get a tank full of them some of the nicest geo's i have ever seen. Cheer's. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.