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Miragoane limia

Limia miragoanensis

Also known as miragoane limia, limia miragoane, lake miragoane limia

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A small livebearer from a single Haitian lake, with a silvery body, faint dark bars and yellowish tones on the fins of males. It is kept mainly by livebearer enthusiasts and conservation-minded hobbyists because it is rare in the wild and seldom seen in shops.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

24 to 28 °C

pH

7 to 8.2

Smallest tank

60 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more, more females than males

Diet

Omnivore: algae and plant matter, quality flakes with vegetable content, small live and frozen foods

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

2 to 4 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Haiti (Lake Miragoâne, Tiburon Peninsula)

Breeding

Females give birth to small batches of live young after internal fertilisation, roughly every four weeks. Breeding is straightforward in a well-planted tank, though adults may eat fry if there is little cover.

Good to know

Endemic to Lake Miragoâne and threatened by habitat loss and introduced species, so keep pure lines and avoid crossing with other Limia. Prefers hard, alkaline water and grazes on algae.