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kevkoi
Mon Nov 15, 2004, 12:06 PM
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


http://www.discusforums.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=415

http://www.discusforums.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=416

locaso76
Tue Nov 16, 2004, 12:16 AM
how much are these little beauties Kev :?:

kevkoi
Tue Nov 16, 2004, 08:11 AM
I've just put up a price for these G.altifrons.

wow big discus
Thu Dec 02, 2004, 10:59 AM
hey how many are there also are they easy to breed

kevkoi
Thu Dec 02, 2004, 12:13 PM
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
Thu Dec 02, 2004, 02:39 PM
very nice looking fish.... i have a friend who breeds eartheaters....i'll show him this page

wow big discus
Fri Dec 03, 2004, 05:45 AM
hey any pictures of the frys they look like redhorsefaces but nicer

kevkoi
Fri Dec 03, 2004, 09:45 AM
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
Fri Dec 03, 2004, 09:56 AM
geez kev ! stop showing pictures like this ... I have had to physically restrain myself from coming in and grabbing these beauties !

wow big discus
Fri Dec 03, 2004, 11:06 AM
hey i have a think first also any greenhorsefaces instock of about 10cm+ price and size please

wall_o_fish
Tue Dec 21, 2004, 01:32 AM
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