Gymnogeophagus australis

Introduction

Morphology

Sexual dimorphism

Behaviour & Life cycle

• diet
  omnivorous
• Sociability
  living as a couple or in a group
• territorial
  Yes
• Way of living
  diurnal

Reproduction

• Reproduction
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Harmless species

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

Natural environment characteristics

• Temperature
  15 - 26 °C
• pH (acidity)
  6.5 - 7.5
• gh (hardness)
  5 - 15
• Flow
  Slow and Stagnant

Biotope presentation

Deontology

Respect for wildlife

In order to preserve wildlife, if you acquire this animal, it must not be released into the wild. See also, the Fishipedia charter.

Fishipedia supports the practice of responsible and environmentally friendly aquarium keeping. We encourage maintenance if it is motivated by a desire to understand the biological functioning of living things and if it is done with respect for animal life.

We believe that aquaristics is an opening to the discovery of aquatic environments, especially freshwater, and that this knowledge is necessary to better protect and respect these environments. Logically, we refute the compulsive purchase of animals that would not find a sufficient and / or adapted place in the host aquarium.

Our recommendations

• Min volume
  400 liters
• Population min
  5
• Temperature
  15 - 26 °C
• pH (acidity)
  6.5 - 7.5

Characteristics

• Difficulty breeding
  easy
• Robustness
  robust
• Behaviour
  peaceful
• Availability
  occasional

Cohabitation & Environment

In a community aquarium context, this species should be kept in a minimum volume of 400 liters.

Fearful by nature, it is advised not to let Gymnogeophagus australis cohabit with large territorial species or with too aggressive fish. It can easily evolve with territorial neighbors with a peaceful temperament or with non-territorial species.

Be careful to plan an adequate space for each territorial species. Each species should have a surface and a decor allowing it to juxtapose its territory with that of its neighbors.

Gymnogeophagus australis is a fish that generally lives in groups outside of the reproduction periods. If you want to reproduce them and have a good chance of forming a couple, it is recommended to keep at least 5 individuals.. In a community aquarium, the chances of survival of the larvae are almost null. After a few spawns, it is preferable to isolate the couple or to separate from the other members of the group.

The hierarchical organization and the aggressiveness between fellow fish can weaken certain individuals, the presence of hiding places becomes then necessary. If you wish to add new members, it is better to introduce younger fish. They will have a better chance of integrating into the new balance.

The species enjoys a particularly vegetation-rich environment. The addition of plants will provide many useful hiding places for resting. These areas are also conducive to possible breeding in the aquarium.

Tips for feeding

Gymnogeophagus australis is omnivorous.

This species can eat dry food (flakes, pellets), fresh food and frozen food. To avoid deficiencies, it is recommended to vary the types of food.

You should not overfeed your residents to avoid polluting the water. For most species, it is better to feed a few small portions each day rather than one large meal.

Food recommendations from our partner JBL - Products PRONOVO

• Granules
  CICHLID GRANO
  BEL GRANO
• Flakes
  BEL FLAKES

Reproduction protocol

• Maintenance difficulty
  easy
• egg-laying protection
  Yes

Reproduction of this species in an aquarium is considered easy. Ideally, it takes place at a temperature of around 24 ° C for a pH of 7 .

Hybridization risks

In general, it is advised not to mix several species of the same genus or different varieties of the same species, to avoid the risks of hybridization.

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