Interesting One! - Limia Grossindens

[5teady_2012]

I have a colony of breeding Limia grossindens but cant find no information of them on the internet.

Has anyone ever had these and know a lot about them?

One of my females has just dropped fry, they are huge when born lol..

Here is some pics of them.

 

[dunchp]

It is Limia grossidens.

Sounds like you are doing well with them, what information do you need?

 

[5teady_2012]

It is Limia grossidens.

Sounds like you are doing well with them, what information do you need?

Hi, just as much info as possible, when i come across a new fish to myself, i like to try to learn as much about it as possible.

 

[dunchp]

Extract from the BLA Magazine 27 - June 2009

Limia grossidens, Rivas, 1980 by Trevor Williams (photos by Lynn Williams)

Limia grossidens, the Largetooth Limia looks very similar to Limia nigrofasciata, the Humpback Limia.

Limia grossidens is endemic to Lake Miragoane in South Western Haiti which appears to be a goldmine for Limia; half a dozen recognised species plus one or two currently unidentified species of Limia are found there.

According to Fishbase www.fishbase.org, this species reaches around 3.9cm, however Aqualog Livebearers and Halfbeaks states that this species attains a size of 5cm and this seems more realistic.

I bought two pairs of this species from Trevor Douglas in the auction at the BLA Convention in 2007. I had not seen this species for sale before and as I have an interest in Limias I thought ‘lets give them a try’.

I have found Limia grossidens to be a very easy fish to keep and breed, they are far more peaceful than any of the other species of Limia (I currently have 8 species), they eat most foods and do not seem to need such high temperatures as the other species of Limia and I have currently let the temperature drop to around 68 degrees F without any problems.

There does not seem to be any fighting between the adult males either unlike Limia nigrofasciata.

I currently keep mine in an aquarium of about 100 litres, 24x18x12 which is well filtered by two, large, air driven, sponge filters.

I have found Limia grossidens a real delight and would certainly recommend this little Carribean Livebearer, I am sure you wouldn’t be disappointed.

 

[5teady_2012]

Thanks very much for that mate much appreciated.

I currently have mine at 25 deg, in a 60L tank and they are thriving, breeding well too, in the process of setting up another tank and breed more of them, they are great

Never seen them in any fish stores in my area, and was lucky to get hold of mine.

 

[dunchp]

You are based near Hull aren't you?

There are a few good livebearer breeders near you, you would be surprised how many species are nearby.

 

[5teady_2012]

You are based near Hull aren't you?

There are a few good livebearer breeders near you, you would be surprised how many species are nearby.

Yeah its just getting hold of them or knowing them.

 

[OldMan47]

The best way that I have found to link up with other amateur fish breeders is to join my local aquarium club. This weekend I will be going to a club meeting and have already arranged to give a few Xenotoca eiseni to a fellow club member, yes give. He has offered to give me some food that I really don't need but I may take home a sample just to try it.

 

[5teady_2012]

The best way that I have found to link up with other amateur fish breeders is to join my local aquarium club. This weekend I will be going to a club meeting and have already arranged to give a few Xenotoca eiseni to a fellow club member, yes give. He has offered to give me some food that I really don't need but I may take home a sample just to try it.

Im not aware of nay aquarium clubs near me to be honest, i may have to look in to finding some.

 

[helterskelter]

Hull Aquarist Society
Searching their are loads of resualts on google but no sites.

Although their is a contact number posted for Trevor Douglas. 01482 801389.
Not sure if keith is still the chairman but he has a few intresting things there.

 

[dunchp]

Keith Myers is the man in your area. A fantastic fishkeeper. He does sell on ebay on occasions.

 

[5teady_2012]

Hull Aquarist Society
Searching their are loads of resualts on google but no sites.

Although their is a contact number posted for Trevor Douglas. 01482 801389.
Not sure if keith is still the chairman but he has a few intresting things there.

Helter your the man

This is where my grossidens originally came from and could not remember the guys name, and this is the correct one

Super start, cheers mate.


EDITED....

Just phoned and meeting up with trevor on the 17th, looking forward to metting him