Species Profile
Limia
Limia perugiae
Also known as: Perugia's Limia
Livebearerspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Limia
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Limiain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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