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  • Blue Neon Eartheater (Gymnogeophagus sp. "Blue neon")

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    Common Name: Blue Neon Eartheater, Gymnogeophagus Blue Neon Valentine
    Scientific Name:     Gymnogeophagus sp. "Blue neon"

    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's 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.


    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    78 F - 80 F * 7.0 8-12 dH 4 inches 30 gallons Middle and Bottom

    Origin:
    Uruguay, South America
    Life Span:
    12 years
    Diet:
    Herbivore
    Gender Difference:
    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

    Availability:
    Rarely Seen
    Tags: cichlids, Central & South American Cichlids
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