Girardinus metallicus
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| Metallic Livebearer | |
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| Metallic Livebearer | |
| Species | Girardinus metallicus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
4-5 cm (1.6-2") |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Metallic Livebearer
[edit] Sexing
- Males have a gonopodium.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Girardinus metallicus will do well with other livebearing species and most community fish.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Girardinus metallicus is peaceful and is best kept with other small fish.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Girardinus metallicus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Metallic Livebearer |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Poeciliidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 1.969 in (5 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 19 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 9 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Girardinus metallicus |
