Our Guide To Keeping Banded Cuban Limia Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Limia vittata
   • Common name: Banded Cuban Limia
   • Family: Poeciliidae
   • Origin: Cuba (freshwater streams, lakes, and coastal brackish areas)
   • Adult length: 5 to 7 cm
   • Lifespan: 2 to 3 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Minimum tank size of 60L is recommended for a small group.
   • Decorate with aquatic plants like Hornwort, Anubias, and floating plants to provide shelter and shade.
   • Use sand or fine gravel substrate and include driftwood or rocks for additional hiding spots.

3. Water Parameters:

   • They prefer slightly alkaline water with a pH between 7.0 and 8.2.
   • Ideal temperature range is 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).
   • Can tolerate slightly brackish water (add small amounts of aquarium salt if desired).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Moderate filtration is sufficient to maintain clean water.
   • Provide a gentle water flow to replicate their natural habitat.

5. Diet:

   • Accepts a wide range of foods including high-quality flakes and micro-pellets.
   • Supplement with live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
   • Include vegetable matter such as spirulina flakes or blanched spinach for optimal health.

6. Tank mates:

   • Best kept with other peaceful community fish such as guppies, mollies, platies, and small tetras.
   • Avoid aggressive or predatory fish.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Banded Cuban Limias are active, peaceful, and sociable fish.
   • They do well in groups and males may display light sparring behavior, especially when females are present.
   • Ideal for community tanks with similar-sized peaceful fish.