Spotted Skiffia (Skiffia multipunctata)
Fish in the family Goodeidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameSkiffia multipunctata
FamilyGoodeidae
Also known asSkiffia, Spotted Goodeid
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
DietOmnivore
Adult size2.4 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 64-77°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 10-25 dGH
Appearance
Small goodeid with irregular black blotches over a yellow-olive body; breeding males develop dark fins and yellow flushing.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Skiffia
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Rio Lerma basin, central Mexico
Keeper notes
Mildly nippy like other goodeids; keep in groups. Highly endangered in the wild and maintained largely through conservation breeding programs.
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