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| Family: |
Rivulidae |
| Species: |
Austrolebias nigripinnis |
| Common Name: |
Black Pearl Killifish |
| Size: |
Up to 2.75 inches (7 cm) Usually smaller. |
| Habitat: |
South America: Lower Paraná and Uruguay River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, will eat flake, frozen and live foods. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive to its' own kind and others. Keep one
male with several females. |
| Water: |
Temperature 64-75°F (18-24°C) pH range: 6.0 – 7.0;
dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Care: |
Medium, needs good water conditions and frequent
partial water changes. |
| Communities: |
No, keep in a species tank. |
| Suitability: |
For the specialist. |
| Note: |
Is an annual species. |
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