Tico Merry Widow (Phallichthys tico)
From The Aquarium Wiki
Tico Merry Widow
Tico Merry Widow
Phallichthys tico
57 Litres (15 US G.)
2-2.5 cm (0.8-1")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
23 -30 °C (73.4-86°F)
3-10 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Poeciliidae
This animal is available captive bred
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
Contents
Additional names
- Dwarf Merry Widow, Tico Merry Widow
Origin
- Endemic to Central America: Upper San Juan River in Costa Rica.
Sexing
- Males have a large (oversized) gonopodium.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful livebearer. Should be kept in the ratio of one male per two-three females at least.
Diet
- Not a fussy eater, should accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Does best in a spacious planted tank.
Behaviour
- A generally peaceful livebearer.
Identification
- More elongated and smaller than other Merry Widows.
Pictures
External Links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
)
