Blue Lima

[Cheese Specialist]

Hi,

I got some fish today by accident as an error was made by the delivery company. Included in this delivery were 2 Blue Limas.

All I know is that they are livebearers. They are small and a pair.

Any more information is very much appreciated. Also, will they be ok in my 16UK/19US tank. Bit worried about barbs. They don't have to be in there forever but at least for the near future.

Thanks!

 

[copeina]

You likely have Limia nigrofasciata, also known as the humped-back limia. They are a terrific little fish, easy to breed, and older individuals can be stunning!

I like to keep mine in species tanks, maybe with some cory cats for housekeeping, but they are suitable for most classic community tanks, though the fry stand much less of a chance in such a setup.

Here is a good link. Do a search and you will find lots more good info.

http/home.clara.net/xenotoca/black.htm

Good luck!
/Kris

 

[Cheese Specialist]

Thanks for the information,

I just looked them up and they look different to the ones I have. These are white with more of a blue sheen, but not dark at all. They are very pretty. I have not been able to find a photo of them, just an illustration right enough. I will try get a pic.

 

[guppygirly]

Limia melanogaster

Does it look like this? I looked around, but can't find too many blue ones...

edit: this is the same species, kinda bluish...

 

[Cheese Specialist]

Yeah that's them!! I haven't seen a pic other that an ilustration. Monty at Trimar reconed they were quite rare. At least I think it was them...

Anyway, do you think they will be ok in my tank? I will get a breeding net and so on if needs be but the tank is very planted.

 

[guppygirly]

I think they will be fine. They seem to be a lot like guppies. I can't find any info on the internet, but I have a magazine at home about wild livebearers. I'll have to look them up. I would just watch them with the barbs. Personally I don't forsee a problem.