Scarlet Livebearer (Micropoecilia picta)
Fish in the family Poeciliidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameMicropoecilia picta
FamilyPoeciliidae
Also known asMicropoecilia picta, Red Micropoecilia
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size1.4 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 74-84°F, pH 6.8-8.0, GH 8-22 dGH
Appearance
Small livebearer; males display brilliant scarlet-red bodies with black blotches. Females plain. Frequently kept by wild-livebearer enthusiasts.
Difficulty and care for the Scarlet Livebearer
Hard
Origin and habitat
Coastal South America and Trinidad
Keeper notes
Peaceful but delicate; needs stable, often lightly brackish water. A specialist livebearer not suited to general communities.
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