Humpbacked Limia

Limia nigrofasciata

Also known as: Black-barred Limia, Blackbarred Limia

A barred Haitian livebearer; mature males develop a distinctive hump and large dorsal fin.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

7–8.5

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Max size

2.4 in

Min tank

15 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (3+)

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

2-4 years

Breeding

Livebearer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Haiti, Lake Miragoane

Prefers hard, alkaline water and a diet with plenty of algae and plant matter. Peaceful and easy once settled, and grazes algae. Keep more females than males. Fry are born large and are easy to raise.