Common Name:
Butterfly Goodeids
Scientific Name:
Ameca splendens
Scientific Class:
Actinopterygii
Conservation Status:
Extinct in the wild
Habitat:
Conservation Status:
Extinct in the wild
Habitat:
Jalisco, Mexico
Tank Breeding:
Breeding is easy with the right conditions. Gestation takes 55 to 60 days, normally 5 to 30 fry are born depending on the size of the female. Fry do not need to be removed from the parents tank, as they are rarely bothered. The Fry, as many goodeids may have an umbilical cord, as it will disappear within a short amount of time.
Life Expectancy:
2 years
Diet:
Mainly insects
2 years
Diet:
Mainly insects
Maximum Size:
12cm
12cm
Tank Breeding:
Breeding is easy with the right conditions. Gestation takes 55 to 60 days, normally 5 to 30 fry are born depending on the size of the female. Fry do not need to be removed from the parents tank, as they are rarely bothered. The Fry, as many goodeids may have an umbilical cord, as it will disappear within a short amount of time.
Interesting facts:
Found in only two ponds in Mexico. This species is part of an ongoing breeding effort by the livebearer TAG Group. Males of this species may fight fiercely, especially over females.
Private UK Aquarium:
Yes, they are relatively easy to keep and thrive best in clean, well aerated water, at temperatures around 20-25°C and neutral or slightly higher pH. Butterfly goodeids are strong swimmers and social fish; they like to be dwell in groups of 3-5 males and 3-7 females in large tanks (200 L and up) where they can grow to full size. In smaller tanks (60 L) and they will stay smaller, and fewer individuals or no other fish should be kept.
Found in only two ponds in Mexico. This species is part of an ongoing breeding effort by the livebearer TAG Group. Males of this species may fight fiercely, especially over females.
Private UK Aquarium:
Yes, they are relatively easy to keep and thrive best in clean, well aerated water, at temperatures around 20-25°C and neutral or slightly higher pH. Butterfly goodeids are strong swimmers and social fish; they like to be dwell in groups of 3-5 males and 3-7 females in large tanks (200 L and up) where they can grow to full size. In smaller tanks (60 L) and they will stay smaller, and fewer individuals or no other fish should be kept.
Blue Planet Aquarium Tank:
The Butterfly Goodeids are housed in the tank that used to house the black knife ghost fish. They look to be set up well and thriving in the tank. The most interesting thing in the tank is the addition of some kind of water beetle. I have no idea what the beetle is and the Blue Planet Aquarium has not given any details about it. This is a shame as it is very interesting to see the inclusion of an insect in a display.
The Butterfly Goodeids are housed in the tank that used to house the black knife ghost fish. They look to be set up well and thriving in the tank. The most interesting thing in the tank is the addition of some kind of water beetle. I have no idea what the beetle is and the Blue Planet Aquarium has not given any details about it. This is a shame as it is very interesting to see the inclusion of an insect in a display.
