Species profile
Tiger Limia
Limia nigrofasciata
Peaceful
Moderate care
100 L minimum aquarium
5–7 cm adult size
Top mid
Minimum group: 6
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Maintain as a social group and avoid soft, acidic water. Conservation-minded keepers should prevent accidental hybridisation with other Limia.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
7–8.2
GH
10–30 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 6
Tank zone
Top mid
Territory level
Low
Predation risk
Fry
Bioload factor
0.8
Generally peaceful, though males display and chase. A group with a female-biased ratio spreads attention and produces more natural behaviour.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
3–5 years
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
100 L
Minimum footprint
80 × 35 cm
Accepted scientific name
Limia nigrofasciata
Alternative names
Tiger Limia, Humpbacked Limia
Native range
Haiti, principally the Lake Miragoâne region.
Natural habitat
Shallow, warm, vegetated freshwater. Use hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water, dense planting and open swimming space with good oxygenation.
Diet & feeding
Omnivore with strong grazing/herbivorous tendencies. Feed quality flakes/pellets with spirulina/vegetable matter plus small invertebrate foods.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Males are smaller, more strongly patterned and possess a gonopodium; females are larger and fuller-bodied.
Breeding
Livebearer. Maintain more females than males and provide dense plants for fry refuge. Avoid mixing with other Limia where preserving pure stock matters because hybridisation is possible.