Geophagus

[agamberutti]

Looks like I see some surinemasis and altifrons

[agamberutti]

Or maybe I'll just need to replace my black sand to white sand.

Black sand will definetly make them darken up. I have found tan sand brings out their best colors. Imo

[ptran]

Or maybe I'll just need to replace my black sand to white sand.

What light do you have?

[SonnyLe]

I think it's 48". 1 bulbous that came with the tank when I bought it. Should I get some led?

[SonnyLe]

Bulb*

[SonnyLe]

Fluorescent.

[troy tucker]

you do have more then one type of Geo. The only Geo you can have live plants with are ram's.

[ptran]

Maybe just replace the bulb and see how it looks. Try Power Glo bulb.

[hungvanvo]

So far I can see 3 type you Geo you have in the tank. Surinamensis and Red head Tapajos on Pic 2 and Gymnogenys ( the one have black strip cross over their eye) Surinamensis Pic 1 and the are look very nice . I would do white or tang sand, It will pop out their color more than black sand.

[SonnyLe]

Thanks guys, I guess no plants then. Probably stop by homedepot and grab some filter sand and it will be brighter.

[agamberutti]

If you go led, check out amazon for current usa satellite+ great led and pretty cheap

[SonnyLe]

Will do, thanks

[SonnyLe]

Anyone knows where can I get silica sand? I've heard that this sand is nice in aquariums. Thanks

[barrettsline]

Most local pet stores will carry a silica based sand. I would just go with PFS (Pool filter sand) its cheap and easy to get.

[agamberutti]

Fish gallery has nice white sand. $20 for 50#