Geophagus Jurupari and aquasoil

[procyg]

Hi All...I havent been able to find any real info on this...i have a 75 gallon with ADA aquasoil as my substrate.  i didnt cap it with sand and it is too established at this point to mess with it.  i am looking for a new cichlid to add to my tank and was thinking about the geophagus jurupari.  I know they are supposed to be in a soft sandy bottom but not sure if aquasoil qualifies.  I am aware they might uproot a few of the plants but i am not that concerned as most have had plenty of time to establish a good root system...

thanks

[Colu]

The problem with jurupari is they will constantly dig in your aquasoil causing a mess  I wouldn't recommend that combination maybe someone who has tried that combination can chip in with there experience

[Biotope Biologist]

I’d avoid jurupari too. Great cichlid and quite beautiful but the reason people recommend sand with them is it doesn’t kick up clouds of debris when they rearrange your tank.

 

I do not know your tank stocking, but a pair of smaller Uaru cichlids would be docile and quite striking cichlids to add.

[procyg]

thanks...

current stocking is 10 Serpae Tetras, 7 Cardinals, 5 Black Neons, 1 Bolivian Ram, 1 Electric Blue Acara, 1 SAE and 1 Bristlenose Pleco.  (3 nerites and MTS as well)  My Acara is a rescue and has virtually no dorsal fin and a stunted pectoral fin and is very docile and has virtually no electric blue scales (they are all just a flat blue).  My LFS has a few options and i am torn between the geophagus, a pair of Rainbow Cichlids, or a keyhole.  

[Biotope Biologist]

On 8/9/2022 at 8:29 AM, procyg said:

thanks...

 My LFS has a few options and i am torn between the geophagus, a pair of Rainbow Cichlids, or a keyhole.  

 

I think a keyhole would be a great addition! Don’t have experience with them, but quite docile from what I have read.

 

On 8/9/2022 at 8:29 AM, procyg said:

 

Also poor baby, but it seems it’s thriving and living it’s best life!

[procyg]

The LFS sold the keyhole before i could get it so i picked up 2 Rainbow Cichlids and a Tiny Electric Blue Acara.  They are currently in my 10 Gallon QT tank and the cichlids have already laid eggs.  They were infertile and i was just about to clean the ornament they laid on but looks like they she ate them.  My guess is i have 2 females but must be a good sign that they have already laid eggs.  

[BlueLineAquaticsSC]

I have no experience with the rainbows but I did attempt a blue acara with a Bolivian ram before, it killed it… Not sure if the EBA have the same temperament but I would keep an eye on the ram and the handicapped EBA.