About Ilyodon frucidens
Ilyodon frucidens are a beautiful species of Goodied livebearer, native to streams and rivers in Mexico. They are mostly herbivorous, and eat really any type of food you give them (live, fresh, frozen, flake, etc). They breed readily in the home aquarium, and get to about 4" overall (females are slightly smaller).
An interesting note on breeding: Ilyodon frucidens are one of the very few fish to use an "umbilical cord" (aka, a placenta) to give nutrition to their young. This feature lets them give birth to especially large fry (up to 1/4"), increasing their survival rate. With my fry, I have fed them flake food from the start. No special care at all.
These guys require a decent sized tank: preferably 40 gallons or more. Although they are not picky about water parameters, it is best to keep them in water with a pH of about 7.6, with moderate GH. Temperature wise, they are a moderately cool water fish (68-72* F).
My Fish
102_2497 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2494 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2493 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2482 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
These pictures really don't do the fish justice... I still need to work on my photography skills.
All of the fish are healthy and have never been sick/infected with anything before. They are fed regularly with Ken's flake food and occasionally frozen bloodworms. I keep them in a 40 gallon breeder in tap water (pH 7.8, medium GH).
Prices
I cannot guarantee the gender of the fish. If you have any questions or comments, please PM me. Pick-up is also an option. All prices are OBO (don't, however, low ball me).
*S/H should be about $10-15 dollars, depending on number of fish. I do not have heat packs. Also I want to mention that I have never shipped fish before... I would appreciate any advice on this matter, and will research this topic when the time comes*
Ilyodon frucidens are a beautiful species of Goodied livebearer, native to streams and rivers in Mexico. They are mostly herbivorous, and eat really any type of food you give them (live, fresh, frozen, flake, etc). They breed readily in the home aquarium, and get to about 4" overall (females are slightly smaller).
An interesting note on breeding: Ilyodon frucidens are one of the very few fish to use an "umbilical cord" (aka, a placenta) to give nutrition to their young. This feature lets them give birth to especially large fry (up to 1/4"), increasing their survival rate. With my fry, I have fed them flake food from the start. No special care at all.
These guys require a decent sized tank: preferably 40 gallons or more. Although they are not picky about water parameters, it is best to keep them in water with a pH of about 7.6, with moderate GH. Temperature wise, they are a moderately cool water fish (68-72* F).
My Fish
102_2497 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2494 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2493 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
102_2482 by ripariumguy, on Flickr
These pictures really don't do the fish justice... I still need to work on my photography skills.
All of the fish are healthy and have never been sick/infected with anything before. They are fed regularly with Ken's flake food and occasionally frozen bloodworms. I keep them in a 40 gallon breeder in tap water (pH 7.8, medium GH).
Prices
- All 14 adult fish (2-4") for $50 + S/H* (Will also include 2 free Honduran Red Point cichlids (younger, 3" max) with this package!)
- 7 adult fish (2-4") for $30 + S/H*
- 3 adult fish (2-4") for $14 +S/H*
I cannot guarantee the gender of the fish. If you have any questions or comments, please PM me. Pick-up is also an option. All prices are OBO (don't, however, low ball me).
*S/H should be about $10-15 dollars, depending on number of fish. I do not have heat packs. Also I want to mention that I have never shipped fish before... I would appreciate any advice on this matter, and will research this topic when the time comes*
