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Heterandria bimaculata

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Spotted Tail Mosquitofish
Spotted Tail Mosquitofish
Species Heterandria bimaculata
Family Poeciliidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 5.906 in

7-15 cm (2.8-5.9")

sg Freshwater
pH 7.0 - 7.2
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
20 -28 °C (68-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

10-15 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Central America

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Two Spot Mosquitofish, Twospot Livebearer, Spotted Tail Mosquitofish

[edit] Sexing

Females are substantially larger than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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