Blackbelly Limia (Limia melanogaster)

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Blackbelly Limia

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Blackbelly Limia

Limia melanogaster

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

Temp.

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

20-30 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:3 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Central America

Family

Poeciliidae




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Additional names

Blackbelly Limia, Black-Bellied Limia

Additional scientific names

Poecilia melanogaster, Lebistes melanogaster


Sexing[edit]

Males have a gonopodium.


Diet[edit]

Should accept most food including small pellet and flake food as well as live/frozen food like brine shrimp.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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