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| Family: |
Poeciliidae |
| Species: |
Gambusia holbrooki |
| Common Name: |
Eastern Mosquitofish. |
| Size: |
Up to 1.4 inches (3.5cm) |
| Habitat: |
North America: Atlantic and Gulf Slope drainages from New Jersey south to Alabama in USA. Introduced to many countries for mosquito control. |
| Min Tank Size: |
10 Gallons for a trio. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, not demanding. |
| Behavior: |
May be kept alone or in a school, preferably in
a school. |
| Water: |
Temperature 59 - 95°F (15 - 35°C); pH 6.0-8.8
dH range: 2 - 35 |
| Care: |
Well planted and well lit aquarium, with no large
tank mates. |
| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Good for beginners. |
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