SAS Member Spawning Report
Black-chinned Livebearer
Girardinus metallicus
General Information
Name:
Rich & Laura Bireley
Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-12-04
Common Name:
Black-chinned livebearer
Scientific Name:
Girardinus metallicus
Aquarium Conditions
pH:
8
General Hardness (ppm):
200
Temp.:
78
Nitrate (ppm):
10
Tank Size (inches LxWxH):
24x12x16=20 Gallons
Water Source:
Tap Water
Changes:
How Often -
Monthly
How Much -
50%
Filtration System(s):
box
Additives:
Tank Décor
Plants:
Plastic Plants
Substrate:
Natural Sand
Structures:
None
Lighting
Reproduction
Reproduction Method:
Livebearer
Approx. # of Eggs/Fry:
15
Location of Eggs:
NA
Parental Care:
None
Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-12-04
Date Free Swimming:
2011-12-04
Food
Food Fed to Parents and How Often:
BBS, adult frozen-thawed brine shrimp, flakes - daily
Food Fed to Fry and How Often:
Flakes, BBS - daily
Comments
The males can reach 1.5" and females larger. The males have black starting at the nose and ventral towards the anal fin. Expect more young as the females get larger. From Costa Rica and Cuba. Prefers some salt in the water.