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Yaguajal Limia

Limia yaguajali

Also known as yaguajal limia, yaguajali, limia yaguajal

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A small livebearer from Hispaniola. Males have a large dark-edged dorsal fin and faint dark bars on a silvery to yellowish body. It is kept mostly by livebearer enthusiasts who want to help preserve rare Caribbean species.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5 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, vegetable flakes, spirulina and small live or frozen foods

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

2 to 4 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Northern Dominican Republic (Hispaniola), Yaguajal and Gran Estero area

Breeding

It gives birth to live young after internal fertilisation, with broods every four weeks or so. Breeding is straightforward in a planted tank with hard, alkaline water, and adults seldom eat their fry if they are well fed.

Good to know

It is rare in the wild and mostly passed between hobbyists, so keep it pure and do not cross it with other Limia species. Females can be confused with related limias.