Family: Poeciliidae
Humpback Limia — a Poeciliidae from the Caribbean, peaceful; males chase persistently, give females cover. Reaches 3.9–5.7 cm; groups of 6+; more females than males. 25–28 °C.
A Poeciliidae species native to the Caribbean: Limia nigrofasciata lives bottom-dwelling over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful; males chase persistently, give females cover. Adults reach 3.9–5.7 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other peaceful community fish.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; males chase persistently, give females cover. Groups of 6+; more females than males.
Set the heater to 25–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 7–8, GH 9–19 dGH suit it.
Full size is 3.9–5.7 cm. Minimum tank: 39 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; flakes plus vegetable matter and small live foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful; males chase persistently, give females cover; groups of 6+; more females than males. Good company: Other peaceful community fish — Ignore the endless fry. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant harassment exhausts females.
Comes from the Caribbean: warm freshwater streams and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: continuous breeder in warm, hard, alkaline water. Subtle external differences.