Blackbelly Limia (Limia melanogaster)
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Blackbelly Limia
Blackbelly Limia
Limia melanogaster
76 Litres (20 US G.)
4-5 cm (1.6-2")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.5
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
20-30 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Poeciliidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blackbelly Limia, Black-Bellied Limia
Additional scientific names
- Poecilia melanogaster, Lebistes melanogaster
Origin
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Sexing
- Males have a gonopodium.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- Should accept most food including small pellet and flake food as well as live/frozen food like brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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