Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Argentine humphead, Gymnogeophagus balzanii

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Gymnogeophagus balzanii

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.