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Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys 'Yerbolito'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species: Gymnogeophagus gymnogenys

Description

A peaceful and cool water tolerant Earth Eater from southern South America.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Southern Brazil and Uruguay

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Arroyo Yerbalito

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   2023

These fish are descended from an Uraguay collection near Arroy Yerbalito. I acquired a group of 5 young fish from Jim Cormier in the Spring of 2023 and kept then in a summer tub that year. Maintained in unheated aquariums indoors for the winter. Temperatures varied widely from mid 50s to 80s (°F).