Species Profile

Limia

Limia perugiae

Also known as: Perugia's Limia

Livebearerspeaceful

Adult size

2″

Minimum tank

10 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

7.2–8.2

Schooling

Group of 3+

Water level

mid

Diet

Flake, micro pellets, veggie

Notes

Uncommon livebearer with an iridescent green sheen. Wild Hispaniolan species, harder to find than guppies but just as easy to keep. Tolerates harder water; loves tannins from leaf litter.

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