gymnogeophagus balzanii possible tank mates?
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More balzanii! I'd try to get a couple of females for your male. Then maybe a small pleco and tetras. They are mellow fish so plan accordingly.
umm well i never really thought about a cool down period, is it to get them to breed? or just to simulate winter?
fox3794;4754505; said:
Well, they recommend a cool-down period for all Gymnogeophagus to simulate winter. I have a few Gymnos in my eartheater tank (3 balzanii, 1 australis, and 1 meridionalis). I asked, because frankly, I can't imagine catching the fish on a yearly basis to remove them to a cool-down tank. I am curious how many people do cool them down and how many keep them year-round at tropical temperature.
Sorry for the derail!
You need to cool gymnos down to get them to breed but I do not believe they need it to live. I've heard for a couple of years now that they can "burnout" if you dont cool them down, but I have yet to see proof or know what exactly happens when they burnout. I keep all my gymnos in unheated tanks mainly cuz you can, plus saves me some money.
well in that case ill prob do a cool down at some point if the fish look unhealthy. any other good gymno species i could throw in? again its a 55 gal tank..
Honestly I'd just get a group of balzanii. They are the largest of all the gymnos so a group will fill out your 55g.
yeaa i do like that idea. just out of curiosity, any comments on how they would do with labiatus?
Some corydoras will tolerate cooler waters, not sure about tetras or other schooling fish though.