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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Gymnogeophagus balzanii |
| Common Name: |
Argentine humphead |
| Size: |
Up to 8 inches (20cm), females smaller. |
| Habitat: |
South America: Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay
drainage in Brazil and Paraguay, the Paraná drainage in Argentina,
the lower Uruguay drainage in Uruguay and Brazil. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon or larger recommended |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen. |
| Behavior: |
A territorial, but peaceful species. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72-79°F (22-26°C), ph 6.0 to 8.0, dH:
5-19 |
| Care: |
Requires good water conditions and frequent water
changes. |
| Communities: |
Can be kept with other calm species. |
| Suitability: |
Medium, A sensitive species. |
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