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  • Perugia's Limia

    Click image for larger version Name: Limia_perugiaemale.jpg Views: 2 Size: 2.7 KB ID: 952224
    Common Name:
    Perugia's Limia
    Scientific Name:
    Limia perugiae

    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    75F - 83F 6.8 - 7.5 30 dH 4 inches 10 gallons All Areas

    Description:
    This was one of the first wild livebearers I ever kept. I have had tanks of these since the seventies. They are beautiful fish and with frequent water changes and lots of plant material in their diet they are super. One of the best places to enjoy these fish are in outside ponds during Houston's spring, summer and fall. They love algae and will browse along the walls eating away. Given some hornwort, java moss or Najas, you will have tons of fry.
    Origin:
    Dominican Republic
    Life Span:
    Unknown
    Diet:
    Omnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Feed a variety of flake , freeze dried, frozen and live foods for best results. Spirulina flakes should be heavily added to their diet.
    Gender Difference:
    Dimorphic
    Breeding:
    Livebearer
    Typical poecilia breeding, with the male attempting to breed with every available female, Gestation is 24-30 days after which a female can drop from 10 to 100 fry. Fry mature fast.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Peaceful
    • Active
    • Schooling fish/Usually found in groups

    Availability:
    Easily Obtained
    Tags: Livebearers
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