Metallic Livebearer - Girardinus metallicus

Metallic Livebearer - Girardinus metallicus male
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Species Name: Girardinus metallicus

Common Name: Metallic Livebearer

Family: Poeciliidae

Order: Cyprinodontiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum Size: 3 inches / 7.5 cm females, 2 inches / 5 cm males

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Cuba

Temperament: peaceful

Company: other peaceful fish

Water Parameters: pH 6-8, 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit / 21- 27 degrees Celcius

Aquarium Setup: planted tanks with clear water and little or no current

Feeding: omnivore; need some algae in their diets

Breeding: Girardinus metallicus gives birth to up to 100 fry every 4-6 weeks. The fry should be moved to a separate tank so they won’t be eaten by their parents.The fry can be fed baby brine shrimp, crushed flake food, algae, and vegetable matter.

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