Our Guide To Keeping Tiger Limia Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Limia sp. "Tiger"
   • Common name: Tiger Limia
   • Family: Poeciliidae
   • Origin: Lake Miragoâne, Haiti
   • Adult length: 4.5 to 5.5 cm
   • Lifespan: 2 to 3 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Tiger Limias are best kept in a planted aquarium with open swimming space and scattered cover. A 60L tank is suitable for a small group.
   • Include fine-leaved plants like Hornwort, Java Moss, or Water Sprite. Driftwood and rocks can also help mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • They prefer alkaline water with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.2.
   • Maintain temperatures between 23 to 28°C (73 to 82°F).
   • Water hardness should be moderate to hard, mimicking their native lake environment.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a sponge or hang-on-back filter that provides gentle to moderate flow. Stable water quality is more important than strong circulation.

5. Diet:

   • Tiger Limias are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet. Offer quality flakes or micro pellets as a staple.
   • Supplement with live or frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and vegetable matter such as spirulina or blanched spinach.

6. Tank mates:

   • They are peaceful and can be housed with guppies, platies, endlers, Corydoras, and other small, gentle species.
   • Avoid larger or aggressive species that may outcompete them or cause stress.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Tiger Limias are active and social, best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural behaviour and reduce stress.
   • Males may occasionally spar for dominance, but serious aggression is rare in well-structured tanks.