Class:

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Order:

Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)

Family:

Poeciliidae (Livebearers)

Scientific Name:

Gambusia affinis affinis (Baird & Girard 1853)

Common Name:

Western Mosquito Fish

Regional Location:

Central/South American

Temperament:

Aggressive

Swimming Habbits:

None

Food Requirements:

Carnivorous

Maximum Fish Size:

6cm 2in

Sexually Mature:

3 - 5 months

Aquascaping:

Plants

Aquarium Lighting:

Average

Water Temperature:

20C^o 68F^o

Water pH:

6,7 Very Slightly Acidic

Water Hardness:

Slightly hard 10dH 179ppm

Reproduction:

Livebearer

Fecundity:

20 fry

Incubation Period:

4 - 6 weeks

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