Chapalichthys pardalis
| Common Names: | Polka-Dot Livebearer Polka-Dot Split Fin |
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| Family: | Goodeidae |
| Category: | Livebearers |
| Distribution: | America - Central; America - Central |
| Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Lake |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; But can hold its own with many Central American cichlids |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Easily cared for if given the right set-up. Not too demanding on water parameters. Will accept most all kinds of foods. Relatively easy to breed in the aquaria |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Females are slightly larger than males, and the males have a modified anal fin with a gonopodium. |
| Breeding: | Like most livebearers, the female is internally fertilized by the male. Easily bred if given the right set-up. Have floating plants for the fry. Gestation is around 45-60 days. |
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| Comments: | Sometimes these are available in local fish stores. A very easily cared for fish, that will do quite well in a tank housed with many different types of Central American cichlids. As in nature, these fish share their environment with cichlids. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Black |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Submitted By: | ACIDRAIN |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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