Bass Googeid (Ilyodon furcidens)

Scientific Name(s): Ilyodon furcidens, Characodon furcidens, Ilyodon xantusi

 

Common Name(s): Bass Goodeid, Goldbreasted Goodied, Goldbreasted Splitfin

 

Family: Goodeidae

 

Species Type: Livebearers

 

Maximum Size: 3.5 inches

 

Life Span: 4 years

 

Natural Habitat: Central American rivers

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other semi aggressive fish

 

Description: This is one tough livebearer. The Bass Goodeid is much more aggressive than most livebearers and therefore does not make a good community fish. This fish is more suited to a semi-aggressive fish tank and can even be a good dither fish in smaller cichlid tanks.

 

Temperature Range 68°F - 82°F

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pH Range 6.6 - 8.2

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Hardness 10° - 35°

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Breeding Information: The Bass Goodied is a prolific breeder. If you mix males and females they will reproduce.

 

Sexing Information: Females tend to be larger and rounder. Males have longer gonopodiums.

 

Diet: Omnivorous fish that does well with flake food.

 

Temperment: Semi Aggressive

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species.

 

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Bass Goodeid (Ilyodon furcidens)