Gymnogeophagus balzanii
Balzani's Eartheater, Gymnogeophagus balzanii
Temperature
21–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
5–15 ppm
Size
20 cm
Tank
100 L
The Gymnogeophagus balzanii, commonly known as Balzani's Eartheater, is a peaceful yet territorially conscious cichlid. Their name 'Eartheater' is derived from their behavior of sifting through the substrate in search of food. It's vital to provide a sandy substrate to accommodate this natural behavior. They exhibit parental care, with males being larger and displaying more brilliant colorations during breeding seasons.
Water parameters
Hardness
5–15 ppm
Temperature
21–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5
Tank & size
Fish size
20 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L
