Difference between revisions of "Cyprinodon alvarezi"

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Potosi pupfish

Potosi pupfish

Cyprinodon alvarezi

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.0

Temp.

18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-3 years

Habitat

North America

Family

Cyprinodontidae

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Origin

Originally found in El Potosí in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, but this fish is now extinct in the wild.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Seriously Fish