Aquarist Species:  Limia islai

Aquarist: RockyMountainplecos

Species Profile: Limia islai

Common Name:   Tiger Limia

Description:   Relatively recent addition to the hobby, the 'Tiger Limia' is endemic to Lake Miragoane in Haiti.

Category:   Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Haiti: Lake Miragoane

CARES Classification:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

direct from Greg Sage

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

10 gallon, no heater, bare bottom. Lots of plants for the fry to hide in.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

10 gallon, no heater, bare bottom. Lots of plants for the fry to hide in. Can leave fry in with adults as long as they are well fed.

Young fish available?   Yes