Aquarist Species: Ilyodon furcidens
Aquarist: groverlee
Species Profile: Ilyodon furcidens
Common Name: Trout Goodeid
Species Photo by: Dansfish.com
Description: The Trout Goodeid, scientifically known as Ilyodon furcidens, is a robust livebearing fish native to fast-flowing rivers and streams in west-central Mexico, particularly in the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is named for its speckled, trout-like patterning and is valued in the hobby for its hardiness, active behavior, and ecological significance as a threatened species in the wild.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Mexico
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2024
Date of Acquisition: 24/02/2024
Place of Acquiry: Buy Fish by JZX
Current Stock: 0.0.6
Water Parameters
pH: 8.2–8.5
Temperature: 24°C–26°C
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5.0 ppm
GH: (Not Tested)
KH: (Not Tested)
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes