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Name
Scientific name
Girardinus metallicus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Poeciliidae
Common names
Metallic Girardinus
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The metallic girardinus, Girardinus metallicus, is a small livebearer from Cuba. It lives in streams, ponds and ditches where the water is …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 6.5–8
Hardness
8–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cuba.
Habitat
It can be found in streams, ponds and ditches. The water is commonly stagnant and often brackish.
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm
Maintenance
A well-planted tank with some floating cover is ideal for this species. Water should be medium hard and alkaline or brackish.
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: 6.5-8.0 Hardness: 8-20 dH
Diet
Omnivorous and the diet should include small frozen, live and dried foods with a high vegetable content.
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful but does appreciate brackish conditions, so tankmates should be chosen with care. If keeping in hard freshwater, then hardy corydoras, tetras and smal…
Sexual dimorphism
Males possess a gonopodium and are smaller in size than females. Male fish also have a black 'stripe' which runs from the mouth along the underside of the fish…
Reproduction
Very easy if soft, acidic water conditions are avoided. Reproduces in standard livebearer fashion. As with other species, the males can be somewhat incessant i…
Notes
This species was introduced into the aquarium trade in the early 20th century but disappeared soon after. It subsequently reappeared in a Berlin zoo in 1965 an…
References
References
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