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Geophagus/Gymnogeophagus Balzanii Cichlid freshwater aquarium species

Geophagus/Gymnogeophagus Balzanii Cichlid

Gymnogeophagus balzanii
Profile
Min tank
75 gal
Adult size
8 in
Temperature
64-76°F
pH
6.5-7.8
Community leaninglarge adult sizeshrimp predatorfry predatordiggersubstrate sifter
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Geophagus/Gymnogeophagus Balzanii Cichlid with African Hygro

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Geophagus/Gymnogeophagus Balzanii Cichlid can uproot African Hygro

Geophagus/Gymnogeophagus Balzanii Cichlid is tagged for digging or substrate sifting, and African Hygro depends on rooted placement.

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