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Limia vittata

Gold Spotted Limia

BREEDING PAIR

30-40mm

Maximum Standard Length        2.5" (65mm).

Minimum Tank Size        18" x 12" x 12" (45cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 40 litres.

Temperature                  72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH Range                                     7.0-8.0

Hardness                                10-25°H

Compatibility

 Can be kept in a community tank provided the water is not too soft and acidic. The Limias combines well with other genera of livebearers, hardy tetras, Loricariids and Corydoras.

Breeding

Care must be taking in keeping a pure strain, these are kept the other side of my fish house from my humpback Limias the genus Limia and Poecilia will hybridize with each other so stock females should be separated for pure breeding stock! Very easy if soft, acidic water conditions are avoided. Reproduces in standard livebearer fashion. As with related species, the males can be somewhat incessant in their pursuit of females. Areas of dense planting for the females & fry to seek refuge in will also help.
Gestation takes around 6 weeks and broods of up to 40 fry are not uncommon. The adult fish will predate on the young, so the best method of raising them is to remove the gravid female to a separate tank and allow her to give birth there before returning her to the main aquarium. The use of breeding nets or traps is not recommended, as their small size is not suitable for raising fry. The fry are quite large and will accept brine shrimp nauplii or powdered flake from birth. It is thought that temperature may play a part in sex determination of this species, with more young fish developing into females the higher the water temperature. The young grow quickly if well fed and can attain adult size in under 6 months.

It is usually found living in small streams.

Maximum Standard Length

Minimum Tank Size

24" x 12" x 12" (60x30x30cm)

Tank Setup

Prefers a tank with densely planted areas but also plenty of open swimming space hence the relatively large recommended tank size. Also appreciates some floating cover.

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH Range

7.5-8.5

Hardness

20-30 dH

Diet

Very unfussy. Will accept most foods

Compatibility

Peaceful and can be combined with other small hard water tolerant fish.

Sexual Dimorphism

The male is smaller and possesses a gonopodium.

Breeding

Easy. Reproduces in the usual livebearer fashion. Males can be incredibly vigorous in their pursuit of females, so the breeding tank should be as large as possible with heavily planted areas in which the females can take shelter. The addition of some floating plants is also a good idea. The adult fish are less cannibalistic than many livebearer species and can be left in the aquarium if so desired. Each brood may contain 20-50 fry, and gestation takes between 4-6 weeks. The fry are large enough to take newly hatched brine shrimp or powdered flake from birth, although they take several months to exhibit adult colouration.

I offer one standard post packing and service option, Special Delivery (others

 on request), Thermal insulated or cushioned box, will become your property,

 no need to return, Is £14;

This is the set price for one lot of fish however additional fish posted in same box are as little as £1 per fish.  extra lots added to same box are £2.00 per lot, heat pack is free if unseasonal temperatures (below 15c):

1 - 5 auction lots can travel together!

Ask for revised invoice when u have done bidding, if the calculation does not work.

Your fish will be delivered before 1p.m. most   areas.

All of the guppies I keep are pure line bred strains , I do not have mutt guppies.

A sexed pair is, a young male and female fish, a breeding pair are fish that are old enough to produce offspring!

All the images of fish in my listings are of my fish, I do not randomly select images from the interweb. Most of these will have my name on also the videos.

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