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Katalyst
Sep 24th 2007, 12:33 AM
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Carlhubbsia Stuarti


Common name: Barred Livebearer

Scientific name: Carlhubbsia Stuarti

Family: Poeciliids

Origin: Guatemala

Adult size: Males 5.5 cm, Females 4.5 cm

Tank Specs:
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a pair, 20 plus for adults and fry.

Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): pH 6.5-7.2

Temperature:23 – 27 C

Special Requirements: Subdued lighting, densely planted tanks with lots of hiding places.

Tank Mates: Other peaceful community fish

Minimum Group Size: N/A

Diet: Omnivorous, a variety of live, frozen and freeze dried foods, infusatoria. All though they are omnivores they will occasionally eat algae off of tank walls.

Sexing: Males possess a long, well developed gonopodium, the females do not. Colouration and markings are identical in both males and females.

Breeding and Reproduction: Livebearers that will produce fry every 28 days, parents will not eat fry if kept well fed.

Notes: This photo does not do them justice; they are one of the prettiest livebearers I’ve seen to date. The fish are very shy and peaceful fish; they greatly appreciate densely planted tanks and lots of hiding places to feel safe and secure.