Butterfly Goodeid (Ameca splendens)
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Butterfly Goodeid
Butterfly Goodeid
Ameca splendens
95 Litres (25 US G.)
7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.0
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
10-20 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Goodeidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Butterfly Goodeid, Butterfly Splitfin
Origin
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Sexing
- Males are smaller than females and are more brightly coloured. The males have iridescent scales along their flanks and a black/yellow edge on their caudal fin. They also possess a andropodium.
Tank compatibility
- Can be particularly feisty and even aggressive, especially the males. Should either be kept in groups in a species tank, more females than males, or with similar sized robust fish. Should not be kept with anything shy or long-finned.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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