AddEd another Geophagus - megasema.

I have 2 altifons and 2 daemons.

Altifons
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Daemons
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Addictedtofish wrote:I have 2 altrifons and 2 daemons.

I wanted those, but APFP didn't have them.
The funny thing: why does the prices differ?, their all Geophagus, right?

If you go to Jones and Co. in Marysville they have a good selection of Jurapari, Daemons,Altifons and 1 or 2 other types.

Looks like i may have to make a road trip to Marysville this weekend.. How much are the Daemons going for ?? I've always wanted one of those. Hmm wonder how many different kinds of Geo's will work in my tank???

I know they have another type like the Jurapari and 3 types like the Daemon and Altifon. I think the Daemons when I got them about 3 weeks ago were on sale for $9.99ea. I have those 2 types together in a 55 hex with no problems an there at the 4" size.

WOW, that's a good deal for a 4" Geo for 10 bucks.. Right now i have 2 Red Heads, 1 Jurupari, and 7 Altifrons.. not sure if adding another kind is gonna mess things up though.

Sorry I was only stating the size of my altifrons, my Daemons 1 is 2.5" and the other one really shot up in size fast to lil over 3" but they were still big for that price.

Hey Protocl, are you sure that's a Geo sp Megasme ?? I googled them and they have a spot on the side of them, kinda like your last one does.. This one looks more Altifron to me..

Addictedtofish wrote:Sorry I was only stating the size of my altifrons, my Daemons 1 is 2.5" and the other one really shot up in size fast to lil over 3" but they were still big for that price.

That's cool, still a good deal for 10 bucks..

Keep in mind even the Surinemisis are rarely imported but alot of fish stores sells Altifrons as them, just like Petsmart and Jones and Co.

Yes Jones and Co. generally has good deals on there Geo's I think the most ive seen them for is $14.99 for any of them.

Very True..

Also if you want to see I nice display tank of full grown Jurapari, Conway tropical has one and I think they might have some for sale also.

hbluehunter wrote:Hey Protocl, are you sure that's a Geo sp Megasme ?? I googled them and they have a spot on the side of them, kinda like your last one does.. This one looks more Altifron to me..

The tank that had all spotless Geo's; the written title said megasema.
I'm not too keen on specifics regarding Geo's, but I'm glad you guys can call it specifically.

Well i'm no pro by any means, i've been learning alot over the last few months or so after i got all mine.. I've had to post pics of all mine on other forums and get them ID'd to see if i actually had the right name for my fish.

I've read, the Geophagus species are rare in general. I mean, I'm sure not as rare as those who order thru th RSC topic.

The image you have above makes me wished I would have purchased Jusin's Altifon.
I'm gonna stop by Wet Spot today to see if they have some small size. Geo's my second addiction.

yes...niice coloured fishes.

sonnys503 wrote:The image you have above makes me wished I would have purchased Jusin's Altifon.
I'm gonna stop by Wet Spot today to see if they have some small size. Geo's my second addiction.

Well it looks likei'm not going to be able to buy the 10 pack Justin had for sale, that would be a great group I you can grab that.. Or if you make it up here I'm still gonna sell the 2 red heads I have.

Last I spoke to Justin, he didn't want to split them up. some odd reason I didn't like 'em, cause they didn't have the color. I dropped off some sand and wanted to see his Red Heads.

hbluehunter, do you know if the PetSmart's version of Geophagus surinamensis is the same as the altfron?

sonnys503 Surinamensis are rarely imported into the states, so guarenteed Jones and Company and Petsmart like alot of other FS will throw this name in the label because the suri and the altifron look alot alike. If you do some research on the web you read what I typed here and it will give a better explanation on why most places mislabel the fish.

I think they're pretty similar, they look alot like the ones Justin has for sale. I know my Altifrons don't have the black spot on their sides. And also not sure if they get as big as altifrons. I do know if you check mfk there's a thread that ID's the petsmart ones, I guess they misslabel them alot.

I bought about 2 months ago 2 of the mislabeled suri's and there about 4" and do have spot on the sides.

Addictedtofish, you have pics of the 2 you bought, wondering if they colored out.
I will hold off on buying any until I get a permanent home for the goes I'm to get.

thanks, Addictedtofish, hbluehunter.

I dont have a camera besides my cell phone camera is only 2 mega pixel.By chrimstmas I will get a good one, but my Geophagus Surinamensis have changed color some and I havent tried to id them yet. I also picked up a couple geo daemons from Jones and Co. about 3 weeks ago.

Black spot. the OP of the thread said they are Albalios....?
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Those look like mine, but mine has more red on the anal fin and tail fin. They also are starting to get a little red on the top of there head.