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Cichlids, Central and S. America
Common Name:
Blue Neon Eartheater, Gymnogeophagus Blue Neon Valentine
Scientific Name:
Gymnogeophagus sp. "Blue neon"
Description:
Gymnogeophagus species originate from Uraguay. The blue neon gymnogeophagus is a relatively peaceful gymno that does not grow very large or share common fin trailers as pronounced as many other geophagus species. It beautiful deep color is accented with iridescent blue stripes and purple tips of their fins. A characteristic shared with all Gymnogeophagus types is the necessary "cool down" period where the temperature needs to be dropped around 61 degrees for 2-3 months. In this time they "recharge" as this temperature fluctuation mimics their natural habitat and induces spawning as well. If this cool down period is not followed then their colors will fade and their life span will be shortened significantly.
Origin:
Uruguay, South America
Max Size:
4 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
30 gallons
Swim Area:
Bottom and Middle
Life Span:
12 years
Temperature Range (F):
78 F - 80 F, with 2 - 3 months at 61 F
pH:
7.0
Hardness (dH):
8 - 12 dH
Diet:
Herbivore
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Monomorphic
Breeding:
Unknown
Temperament/Social Behavior:
- Peaceful, Should not be kept alone, Best if kept with similar sized fish, Peaceful with larger fish, Tolerant, not territorial, Do not keep with large aggressive fish
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Rarely Seen
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