Polka-dot Livebearer (Chapalichthys pardalis)

Scientific Name(s): Chapalichthys pardalis

 

Common Name(s): Polka-dot Livebearer, Polka-Dot Split Fin

 

Family: Goodeidae

 

Species Type: Livebearers

 

Maximum Size: 3 inches

 

Life Span: 5 years

 

Natural Habitat: Lakes

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful community fish

 

Description: The polka-dot livebearer is a great aquarium fish. It is easy to care for and accepts most types of food. It can accept many different water conditions and is a good community fish. The polka-dot livebearer is an attactive fish that is gold in color with black dots. It also has a splash of yellow on its caudal fin.

 

Temperature Range 64°F - 74°F

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pH Range 7.2 - 8

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Hardness 20° - 35°

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Breeding Information: As this fish is a livebearer the female is fertilized directly by the male. The gestation period is about 8 weeks. Provide plenty of cover for the fry once they are born.

 

Sexing Information: Females are slightly larger than males, and the males have a modified anal fin with a gonopodium.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - Does well with flake food

 

Temperment: Peaceful community fish. This fish lives in schools.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species

 

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Polka-dot Livebearer (Chapalichthys pardalis)