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Gambusia holbrooki (Girard 1859) |
Eastern Mosquito Fish |
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Class: |
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) |
Order: |
Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) |
Family: |
Poeciliidae (Livebearers) |
Scientific Name: |
Gambusia holbrooki (Girard 1859) |
Common Name: |
Eastern Mosquito Fish |
Regional Location: |
Central/South American |
Temperament: |
Aggressive |
Swimming Habbits: |
None |
Food Requirements: |
Carnivorous |
Maximum Fish Size: |
7cm 3in |
Sexually Mature: |
3 - 5 months |
Aquascaping: |
Plants |
Aquarium Lighting: |
Average |
Water Temperature: |
22Co 72Fo |
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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This is a page 8 of 43 pages for family Poeciliidae (Livebearers) |
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