Creole Topminnow (Girardinus creolus)
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Creole Topminnow
Creole Topminnow
Girardinus creolus
57 Litres (15 US G.)
4-4.4 cm (1.6-1.7")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
9-19 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Poeciliidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Creole Topminnow, Creole Livebearer
Additional scientific names
- Toxus riddlei, Toxus serripenis, Girardinus serripenis
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a large gonopodium. Mature females will be larger than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Creole Topminnows will do well with other livebearing species and most community fish provided they are kept in cooler conditions. They should be kept in groups of their own kind, in the typical livebearer ratio of 1 male per 2-3 females.
Diet[edit]
- Should accept most food including small pellet and flake food as well as live/frozen food like brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Behaviour[edit]
- Girardinus creolus is peaceful and is best kept with other small fish.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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