Big Geiseri Gambusia (Gambusia geiseri)
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Big Geiseri Gambusia
Gambusia geiseri
38 Litres (10 US G.)
2.5-5.1cm (1-2 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
18.3-23.9°C (65 -75 °F)
4-20 °d
1:1 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Poeciliidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Largespring Gambusia, Big Geiseri Gambusia
Origin[edit]
- Comal spring, Texas. Introduced to McAuley spring in northern New Mexico. Also found in the rest of the San Marcos, and Guadalupe river systems.
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a gonopodium.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful fish. Do not keep with fish large enough to eat it.
Diet[edit]
- An insectivore, feed small meaty foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. May also accept pellet foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Does best in a well maintained planted tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful fish.
Identification[edit]
- Often confused with Gambusia affinis.
Pictures[edit]
Links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )