Knife Livebearer- Alfaro cultratus

Male Knife Livebearer - Copyright www.jjphoto.dk

Species Name: Alfaro cultratus

Common name: Knife Livebearer

Family: Poeciliidae

Order: Cyprinodontiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum Size: 2.5 inches / 6 cm

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and the Atlantic slope of Panama

Temperament: semi aggressive

Company: species tank

Water Parameters: ph 6-8, temperature 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit

Aquarium Setup: Best kept in a well planted tank with good circulation.

Feeding: carnivore; flake, live, and frozen food

Breeding: Females give birth to about 20-30 every month. The fry can be fed with baby brine shrimp and crushed flake food.

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