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− | + | :Endemic to Central America: Upper San Juan River in Costa Rica. | |
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− | + | :Males have a large (oversized) [[gonopodium]]. | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :A generally peaceful livebearer. Should be kept in the ratio of one male per two-three females at least. | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :Not a fussy eater, should accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :Does best in a spacious planted tank. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :A generally peaceful livebearer. | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :More elongated and smaller than other Merry Widows. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:36, 13 December 2017
Tico Merry Widow
Phallichthys tico
57 Litres (15 US G.)
2-2.5 cm (0.8-1")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
23 -30 °C (73.4-86°F)
3-10 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Poeciliidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Dwarf Merry Widow, Tico Merry Widow
Origin[edit]
- Endemic to Central America: Upper San Juan River in Costa Rica.
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a large (oversized) gonopodium.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful livebearer. Should be kept in the ratio of one male per two-three females at least.
Diet[edit]
- Not a fussy eater, should accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Does best in a spacious planted tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful livebearer.
Identification[edit]
- More elongated and smaller than other Merry Widows.
Pictures[edit]
External Links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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