SLS: Geophagus altifrons, new discus companion?

[kevkoi]

Now in shop... Geophagus altifrons "Aripuana". *Rare!*

These are large spectacular and peaceful earth-eaters which can make good companions for discus in a LARGE tank. (biotope correct if you're into wild discus!).

These fry are from the ONLY breeding pair of this variant I know of that have bred in Australia!

These pictured fish are the parents.... originally bought from SLS.

Geophagus altifrons "Aripuana" 6-7cm --- $90ea


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[locaso76]

how much are these little beauties Kev :?:

[kevkoi]

I've just put up a price for these G.altifrons.

[wow big discus]

hey how many are there also are they easy to breed

[kevkoi]

Not the hardest fish to breed.... but so far I only know of ONE breeder in Sydney (and possibly only 1pair in Australia!)

We have about 30 pieces.

kev

[Mattzilla]

very nice looking fish.... i have a friend who breeds eartheaters....i'll show him this page

[wow big discus]

hey any pictures of the frys they look like redhorsefaces but nicer

[kevkoi]

They are in the same family as Red Horse face, Geophagus surinamensis (usually brachybranchus in Aust). The difference, as has been noted is these are a lot more colourful and also get larger. The pelvic fins on these also very very long.

[weird]

geez kev ! stop showing pictures like this ... I have had to physically restrain myself from coming in and grabbing these beauties !

[wow big discus]

hey i have a think first also any greenhorsefaces instock of about 10cm+ price and size please

[wall_o_fish]

I used to have some of this rare species, but I had to sell them in a move. Sad sad sad. This is a gorgeous specimen here.

scott