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Rivulus magdalenae, image
by Paul Barrow
Rivulus magdalenae Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Synonyms: Rivulus milesi
Common Name: Magdalena Rivulus
Other Common Name: Yellow Tail Rivulus
Family: Rivulidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Colombia
Habitat: freshwater streams & pools
Food: live, or frozen
Water Temperature: 20-25°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5
FBAS Size: Males [60mm] Females
[60mm]
FBAS Class: F
Temperament: peaceful; keep in groups
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males more colourful; females are brown with
brown spots and carry an eye-spot in the caudal peduncle
Breeding: easily bred; they are non-annuals and lay eggs in plants
Additional Information: An easy species to keep & spawn.
Breeding
Type |
Where
Spawns |
Breeding
Medium |
Incubation |
Growth
Rate |
First
Food |
| non-annual |
bottom |
plant/mop |
10-14 days |
medium |
brine shrimp |
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