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Cubanichthys pengelleyi

Aquarist: FishKeepingKatz

Species: Cubanichthys pengelleyi

Alternate Name:   Jamaican killie

 

Description

A small colorful killie found only in spring fed ponds in the mountains of Jamaica

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Jamaica

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   spring fed ponds in the mountains of Jamaica

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   1982

Fish can survive at temperatures from about 68F up to low 80's F, but they don't spawn at the low end of this temperature range

Species Spawned:   Yes

These fish inject their eggs into crevices or tightly wound mops.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Fry should have frequent water changes