"Loz" wrote in$p8.18786@newsfeeds.bigpond.com:

> Hi all. This is a multi-questioned post.
>
> I'm looking for some info on Satanoperca leucostica formerly
> (Geophagus jurupari).

According to my book on South American eartheaters, the current name of
Geophagus jurupari appears to be Satanoperca jurupari. The fish you
mention is a different species, but very similar.

> I can't seem to find much online.
> What are the water paramters, temp etc.

My book states that leucosticta (as opposed to jurupari) are prone to
skin lesions and hard water or water with pH above 7.5 should be avoided.
They also recommend wood, stones, and, of course, a fine sandy substrate
-- plus keeping a small group of fish -- a commonly overlooked
desideratum for eartheaters. They recommend the addition of leaves for
breeding purposes -- you might want to purchase the book if you are
really interested in breeding them. (" South American Eartheaters" by
Thomas Weidner).

Go to sleep this
> Breeding habits
> Would they be compatible with oscars

It would probably depend upon the Oscar. Satanoperca are generally
pretty poor at defending themselves, so an aggressive Oscar would pose
problems.
>
> The tank is a 6' x 2' x 18" has 3 oscars at about 10cm and a pleco a
> little bit smaller. I asked earlier about other tankmates and took all
> those suggestions onboard, but while looking for some of them (choice
> is limited here), I stumbled across some Satanoperca leucostica and
> would like to keep them (if not in the same tank, a seperate set-up).
>
> Also I would like to know if it's possible to add some bristlenose
> cats to the tank? Will the pleco harass and kill the bristlenose, or
> will the oscars think they're a nice snack?
>
> One last question does anyone know of a good site in Australia that
> sells fish online, as I'm in a rural area and aquarium shops are
> limited here, especially as I'm originally from the city where there
> was a lot of choice. Thanks

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