Hello, getting back into the hobby

[Harry von Palubitzki]

After 20 years I am finally back with a 120gallon tank. My first tank was 450 liter (I lived in Germany at that time)
Now i am back. Since my wife doesn’t go along with Discus, I was thinking of Geaphagus. Any tips and help would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking a group of 6 ?
Also I went a little overboard and bought one 30gallon, one 40 gallon, two 20 reg and two 20 gallon long all used for $100.
Couldn’t resist. Starting my own little fish room. Maybe use a 20 long for some shell dwellers?

 

[chriscoli]

welcome back to the hobby! I wouldn't say that the additional tanks are "overboard"....I'd say you are normal and fit in well with the group!

 

[Wet Sleeves]

Hi Harry, Welcome to CCA

 

[jonclark96]

Welcome to the forum!

With respect to your question on the geos, which species are you thinking? I tend to buy juveniles in larger groups (6 to 8) and let them pair off by themselves. Depending on the species you get, and their ultimate adult size, you may want to start out with more. For instance, I've had better luck with the red head Tapajos in larger groups and stiendachnari need to be kept in harems (1 male to 4-5 females) in order to manage aggression of the male during spawning.

 

[Frank Cowherd]

Yes, welcome back to the hobby and welcome to CCA.

 

[stany]

Welcome to CCA. I have two tanks and with this group I am like the red headed stepchild. A plethora of information is available from the folks here.

 

[Leffler817]

Welcome to the forum! Glad you’re getting back into the hobby.