ホタテモーリー (Poecilia latipinna)

飼育条件

水温

20–28 °C

pH

7.5–8.2

GH硬度

11–30 dGH

成魚の体長

11.2–16.5 cm

最小水槽

327 L

泳ぐ水層

Middle of the water column

飼育難度

中級

性格

Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing

原産地

N America, introduced widely

種の概要

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.

原生環境

生息地

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

水流

Still to gentle current

溶存酸素

Moderate oxygen levels

レイアウトと設備

底床

Fine sand and gravel

流木・石組

Driftwood and smooth stones

水草

Hardy common aquarium plants

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性

One male to two or three females spreads the attention

餌

Omnivorous surface-picker; varied diet keeps colour bright

おすすめの混泳相手

• Other peaceful community fish — Ignore the endless fry

混泳しないほうがいい相手

• Fin-nippers — Constant harassment exhausts females

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い

Subtle external differences

繁殖方法

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