Humpbacked Limia

Limia nigrofasciata

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Haitian livebearer whose males develop a pronounced arched back with age. Grazes algae and takes vegetable food readily.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 7.2 – 8.5
  • Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 10 – 30 °dGH
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 6 – 20 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L