Aquarist Species: Limia islai
Aquarist: jeffreywhunter
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
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: Conditioned to US Well Water (High GH, PH, etc)
Year Acquired: 2013
Purchased originally from Greg Sage at Select Aquatics
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Heavily planted aquarium.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Other than provide flake food, fry take care of themselves. Lots of biofilm available in the tank.
Young fish available? Yes