Geophagus Jurupari

[Mr Spoon]

I've been trying to get a couple of these for a while and came across them in my lfs

I'm well pleased with them, they were labelled up as geophagus juripari but not sure if that's there correct name, they are about 2-3 inches long, I'll try get a photo when camera has charged.

 

[KittyKat]

When are you picking up the rest of the school?

 

[Mr Spoon]

When are you picking up the rest of the school?

I'm planning on getting another 3 when my lfs gets more in, can't wait

 

[Mr Spoon]

 

[KittyKat]

Beautiful fish! Even numbers are generally better than odd numbers in case all-but-one pair up

 

[minnnt]

Brilliant fish, wish i had a tank big enough to house them.

 

[fishprotector]

Gorgeous looking fish. Not seen them before, but very nice

 

[Mr Spoon]

Beautiful fish! Even numbers are generally better than odd numbers in case all-but-one pair up

That makes sense

I'll probably get another 2 then to make the group upto 4, I think 6 would be to much for a 400 litre tank.

 

[KittyKat]

…I think 6 would be to much for a 400 litre tank.

How long is it? They are relatively peaceful, so generally if the tank is big enough for 1, it is big enough for 6.

 

[Mr Spoon]

…I think 6 would be to much for a 400 litre tank.

How long is it? They are relatively peaceful, so generally if the tank is big enough for 1, it is big enough for 6.

It's 5 foot long

 

[KittyKat]

By the way, are we talking about Satanoperca jurupari, not Geophagus?

It's 5 foot long

That's a tough one… I would go for 6, but I would also want a larger tank for them anyway, so would only buy the species if I knew that I could upgrade to around 6-8 ft long, as they grow to 10" SL. But if I had a larger tank still, then I'd aim to keep more anyway… vicious circle They're not the most active fish ever, but still appreciate the space as they will bicker to some extent because they are cichlids.

 

[Liam50]

mr spoon see you're in east sussex, well world of water in tenterden have a tank full of them, i think they must have 20+.

 

[Wills]

I think these are actually Satanoperca lucostica - Jurupari have face stripes and Lucostica have spots. But.... given the spots showing down the side flanks I am actually wondering if you have Satanoperca Mapiritensis - which do occasionally get imported under the wrong name.

Where did you get it from?


The important thing with these fish is very low nitrates, plenty of airation and very fine sand. I agree with Kittykat that a large tank is a must because of them doing best in groups I would go for it - in a 400, 5 or 6 would be a good size and just use your judgement as they grow. Not all of them will attain the largest size possible due to gender mixes, hierachy in a tank and also genes the odds of getting a group of 6 massive males would be unusual.

Low nitrates are the biggest thing for me when keeping Geophenes - they wont be exactly stressed in high nitrate but when something comes along that wants a way in they are not at 100% - additionally fine sand is a must as some decorative sands are actually quite large and can cause small grazes in the gill - again not good.

Geos and Satans are great fish though! And well worth meeting the needs for and if you can devote a show tank around them its just perfect and you will not be disapointed!

Wills

 

[minnnt]

A full sized Satanoperca is a true sight to behold. Absolutely stunning fish. A 5ft won't be big enough though IMO.

 

[Mr Spoon]

mr spoon see you're in east sussex, well world of water in tenterden have a tank full of them, i think they must have 20+.

Thanks Liam , I'll have a look, Tenterden is half hour from me