Gambusia holbrooki
Eastern Mosquitofish, Gambusia, American Mosquitofish
Temperature
18–28°C
pH
5–6
dGH
8–17 ppm
Size
4 cm
Tank
40 L
Gambusia holbrooki is a live-bearing species popular for mosquito control due to their diet of insect larvae. They are hardy fish, making them resilient to various environmental conditions but can often be aggressive. They should be housed with caution in community tanks. Care must be taken to prevent their rapid population growth, as they reproduce prolifically.
Water parameters
Hardness
8–17 ppm
Temperature
18–28°C
pH
5–6
Tank & size
Fish size
4 cm
Tank length
40 cm
Tank volume
40 L
