geophagus choices

[Debow]

Looking for geophagus species that will work with discus. I don't know much about the species so any input will be nice.

[Ryan]

It's hit or miss. Geos are active fish and they sift sand constantly. I have seen large setups with adult geos and adult discus, but my concern is that the geos may be a bit boisterous for a discus tank. Even the smaller ones like orange head Tapajos will get aggressive at breeding time. A better choice may be rams, which are like miniature geos, or Biotodoma species which kind of look like larger Bolivian rams and are usually fairly peaceful.

[papasmurf]

I've done both Winemilleri and Sp. Tapajos "Red Head" with discus without issues. Winemilleri have spawned a half dozen times without causing any problems...I would add the Geo's after the discus are established though.