Common Names: Gambusia, Mosquito Fish
Family: Poeciliidae
Category: Livebearers
Distribution: America – Central; Central America and southern USA.
Main Ecosystem: Lake
Temperament: Peaceful; Ranges from semi-peaceful to very aggressive.
Diet: Carnivore
Care: Feed with flakes. Extremely easy to keep, and adaptable to almost all water values. Not usually kept except for feeding to larger fish.
pH: 6-8
Temperature: 59°F – 86°F
Hardness: 5 dH – 30 dH
Potential Size: Male – 4cm (1.6″) Female – 4cm (1.6″)
Water Region: Middle
Activity: Diurnal
Gender: Males are smaller with a gonopodium (extended anal fin).
Breeding: Livebearers. Easy to breed, just combine males with females.
Comments: This fish has been declared a noxious pest in Australia. Gambusia affinis has become established in many countries to reduce mosquito numbers.
Main Colors: Brown
Markings: None
Mouth: Upturned
Tail: Convex
Source: Profile found on Fish Profiles.com