Introduction:
Scientific Name: Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys
Etymology: "Gymno"is the Greek word for "naked", referring to the typical lack of scales on the heads of fishes of the Cichlidae family. Geophagus is derived from the Greek word "Gea" meaning "Earth", and the Greek word "Phagein" meaning "to eat".
Synonyms: Geophagus pygmaeus (Junior), Geophagus camurus (Junior), Geophagus gymnogenys (senior)
Distribution: Endemic to Southern Brazil, Northern Argentina and parts of Uruguay.
Physical Description:
Size: 150 mm.
Water Parameters: pH: 6.0-7.0
Hardness: Low-Moderate
Temperature: 70-74 Degrees. This species will require a wintering period.
Recommended Tank Size:
Breeding: Gg. gymnogenys is a delayed maternal mouthbrooder.
Original Description:
