Poecilia sphenops
A planted tank is preferable but hard alkaline or brackish water is mandatory if the fish are to live long lives.
Omnivorous by nature, feeding on a variety of zoobenthos and detritus in the wild. and will accept most foods offered but a good proportion of the diet should be composed of vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or vegetable flake.
Peaceful but should only be kept with fish that can tolerate the same water conditions. Not recommended for the general community due to this. Good tankmates include other poecilia, some rainbowfish and hard water tolerant barbs and tetras.
26-28°C
pH 7-8
ca 10cm
Omnivorous by nature, feeding on a variety of zoobenthos and detritus in the wild. and will accept most foods offered but a good proportion of the diet should be composed of vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or vegetable flake.
Peaceful but should only be kept with fish that can tolerate the same water conditions. Not recommended for the general community due to this. Good tankmates include other poecilia, some rainbowfish and hard water tolerant barbs and tetras.
26-28°C
pH 7-8
ca 10cm