Most people around here know me as a "Tropheus Nut" and they are probably right. However, about 30 years ago I used to keep SA cichlids but always used my bigger tanks for my "first love" Tropheus. The thought of a big SA tank has never left my mind and a few month ago I just did it. I sold my Frontosas and changed the 150g into the tank I always wanted.

Here it is:



and here are the inhabitants:

Geophagus sp. "Tapajos Red"



Geophagus Altifrons

nice , love to see those geo's Klaus

Klaus...I need a towel for the drool on the floor! I absolutely love that tank and you know how much you tease me by showing pictures!!!

I keep thinking of selling my fronts as well and getting some geophagus as well...you cause fish addiction problems you know! :ph43r:

Beautiful tank, fish, and pic!

I have a question, but it is not related to the
SA fish, but to the background on this tank.

What is it? It looks like the paint color of the wall
behind the tank.

It really set the mood of the tank.

Drooly Drooly Drooly Drooly

I just felt like drooling


LOl Wow Klaus the more I see them the more I want them.Do you know where I can get Wild Caughts?They are a very majestic fish

Derek

Really nice tank, Klaus -- and the way it's planted makes for a great overall look. Drooly

That tank is absolutely beautiful!!

It looks like the kind of tank that you can just sit and watch and actually relax while doing so.

Very nice.

PB, this is a home made plywood tank. The first two epoxy coats had a gray color. The next two layers were clear coat.

Derek, the only place I can think of to them wild is Oliver Lucanis in Montreal. http://www.belowwater.com/Home.html

He is specialized in hard to find fish.

Klaus you know how those fish make me drool!

Another place to look is Jeff Rapps at http://www.tangledupincichlids.com/ I am not sure he ships to Canada, but probably does. He has the largest selection of wild SAs and CAs I have seen, got my gymnos from him and I can vouch for the quality of his fish.

Stunning tank, those anubias barteri look to be flourishing!

Faint

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OMG!!!!! I am blown away Klaus...that tank is absolutely stunning. I hope my Red Heads are 1/10th as nice as yours.

wabawhat?? Beautiful tank Klaus. This makes me want to sell the Mbuna and go right into SA/CA cichlids again.

-Joel

Unbeleivable.....that is absoluely stunning. How many of each are in there and do you have any non-cichlids in the tank.....holy crap that is nice

I'm still in awe and envy. I stopped by on my way to the rodeo to have a quick visit with Klaus...and that tank is 10 times more gorgeous in person...I couldn't stop looking at them...sooooo nice! Drooly Drooly

Wow, it's amazing what you see when you can finally access all the threads! :D

Very nice, Klaus, and the grey background looks fantastic!

I keep looking at these guys everytime I'm in Big Al's...

How large do both species get as adults?

Kim

The Altifrons will grow to about 8"- 9" while the Tapajos grow only to about 6"- 7".

All Geophagus do best when kept in groups. I have 6 Tapajos and 8 Altifrons in this tank (6' - 150g). Right now the dominant Tapajos male is approx 6" and the Altifrons are between 4" and 5". The only other fish in this tank are 2 pair of bristelnose plecos.

The Tapajos spawn on a regular basis but there are just too many fish in there to have any survivors. Sooner then later I will have to weed out some of the Altifrons and a couple of the Tapajos. Boo Hooo Boo Hooo

That sounds like a fish for Mongo! They are really beautiful! I'm really starting to appreciate the SA's so much more.

How is the aggression level with these guys?

Kim

Kim, they are just "little" angels. Very peaceful yet very interesting.

Great job with the aquascape, Klaus !!!

Without a doubt, My Altifrons are my favorite fish !!!!!

Glad to see yours are doing great !!!

Hey Scott, nice to see you around again the Clap the Clap

I have to admit that I'm getting more and more into the SA's, especially the earth eaters. The next SA tank is taking shape already inside my head. I have my eyes on a fairly rare type of earth eater. Retroculus xinguensis or Retroculus lapidifer are swimming in that tank Drooly Drooly . Just have to find some Hmmmm Hmmmm

Oh well, just need to be patient right ??????????

And what a gorgeous monster that is Klaus!

WOW, Klaus, very ambitious of you.

but, I do love where you are going !!!! Drooly


Good luck finding some Retroculus. I gave up some time ago !!! :D