YeW Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Hi Guys - The trendyness of earth eaters is great - and I am very happy to see it. I'm a little saddened though that no one is talking up Geophagus brasiliensis. When mature this is certainly one of the most spectacular (and unique) fish in the genus - and yet no one seems interested. Sure they are cheap - but in my opinion this is an added bonus! There was much interest today in the the thread finned acara (A. heckelli) on display at the American cichlid show and while it was indeed a lovely fish - no one took much notice of the brasiliensis in a neighbouring tank. In 1997 when I worked at a large aquarium in Sydney we were selling A. heckelli for $3.95 ea - no one was interested in them either and look what happened to them . If you are a american earth eater enthusiast then I beseech you - dont be a snob. You'll (and we'll) pay the price later when the fish disappears from the Australian hobby . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cichlids_au Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Yes I would have to agree. These were one of the most enjoyable fish I have breed to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nornicle Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 but Acarichtys heckelii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffyone Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I agree with you 100%. I have just purchased a large pair of Brasilliensis and they are awesome. Sure I love my other earteaters but these guys are beautiful as well. They are showing signs of breeding so will see what happens. Cheers Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartwegiman Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I also have to agree' they are a magnifent cichlid! i myself have a very large pair that ive had for over 2 years now and they just look awsome. "AL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 lol, when i get a 4x2x2 i'm hoping to buy a pair, or a Red Devil, but hoping for this fish, w00t.. see how things turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I am considering taking on some of these in a bit of a breeding project. But don't currently have room to house them. No money to be made, but it would be nice if the fish I am seeing around today looked half as good as the ones I was breeding 6-8 years ago. And I was getting about 50 cents a pop for retailable sized fry Damn they were ripping me off. And I thought I was a rich young fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_climbatize Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 i sure do love my little braziliensis. cant wait to they mature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 And there is plenty you can do with a heckelii. I can't read the words, but the picture tells the story, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 lol... yummm a different reason for keeping fish i suppose.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoges Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Apparently they taste a little like Bream. We had an exchange student once who found it very very funny they we kept and bred these fish for a hobby and put them in display tanks, when they were a fish that she regularily ate Personally I think they are fabulous fish, my partner and I have bred this fish for many years, until recently when our male passed away, we hope to replace him soon and start breeding again. Tho like Ducksta said, the quality of this fish has declined in the past 6 or so years and we now struggle to find a male of a quality breeding line to match our beautiful female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gswalker Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 yes these are great fish however i find them a little bit more aggressive than ur average earth eater though hence why i keep the more quiter ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 They are definately little hellions! But then, thats the drawcard for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcichlid Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I absolutely agree YEW. Brasiliensis have all of the appealling characteristics of other eartheaters but are also very hardy and able to be kept with tankmates that most other geophagus would have a problem with. Also hard to find a better looking fish than a mature male brasiliensis. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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