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Name
Scientific name
Limia nigrofasciata
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Poeciliidae
Common names
Hump-backed Limia, Black-barred Limia
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The hump-backed limia, Limia nigrofasciata, is a livebearer from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, found in shallow, heavily vegetated wate…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
63mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 7–8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Habitat
Found in shallow water which is generally heavily-vegetated. It usually swims in large shoals. It can also be found in brackish conditions at several locations.
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~41 litres.
Maintenance
Relatively unfussy but prefers a planted tank with some open spaces for swimming.
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 7.0-8.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Omnivorous and will accept most foods offered but the diet should contain some vegetable matter. This can either be fresh form or some kind of vegetable flake.
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank provided the water is not too soft and acidic. It combines well with other genera of livebearers, hardy tetras, Loricariids and…
Sexual dimorphism
Males possess a gonopodium and are slightly smaller and more colourful than females. Males also develop the characteristic 'hump'.
Reproduction
Very easy if soft, acidic water conditions are avoided. It reproduces in standard livebearer fashion. As with related species, the males can be somewhat incess…
Notes
The hump that develops along the spine of adult males is caused by deposition of fatty tissue.
References
References
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