Blackbelly Limia (Limia melanogaster)

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Blackbelly Limia

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Blackbelly Limia

Limia melanogaster

76 Litres (20 US G.)

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.5

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

20-30 °d

1:3 M:F

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

3-5 years

Family

Poeciliidae





Additional names

Blackbelly Limia, Black-Bellied Limia

Additional scientific names

Poecilia melanogaster, Lebistes melanogaster


Origin

Sexing

Males have a gonopodium.

Tank compatibility

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

Behaviour

Identification

Pictures

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