Dalmatian Lyretail Molly (Poecilia latipinna)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

20–28 °C

pH

7.5–8.2

Dureza GH

11–30 dGH

Tamaño adulto

11.2–16.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

327 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing

Origen

N America, introduced widely

Descripción de la especie

Poeciliidae species Poecilia latipinna comes from N America, introduced widely. Hardy, productive and unpretentious — the gateway fish that still deserves decent water. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. One male to two or three females spreads the attention. Stable warm water, floating plants and regular small feeds cover 90% of its needs. Maintain 20–28 °C at pH 7.5–8.2. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

One male to two or three females spreads the attention

Dieta

Omnivorous surface-picker; varied diet keeps colour bright

Compañeros recomendados

• Other peaceful community fish — Ignore the endless fry

Evitar con

• Fin-nippers — Constant harassment exhausts females

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Gives birth to free-swimming fry; dense plants raise survival