Black Chin Livebearer Care Guide
Girardinus metallicus · Freshwater Fish
What Black Chin Livebearer look like
Girardinus metallicus is a slim poeciliid livebearer with a metallic sheen. Males are smaller than females and are recognized by a black throat or chin marking and a dark modified anal fin.
Behavior & temperament
This is an active, peaceful livebearer for planted hard-water aquaria. Keep groups with more females than males or a male-only group if avoiding fry. They appreciate cover, stable minerals, and non-aggressive tank mates.
Diet & feeding
Black Chin Livebearers are omnivores. Feed fine flakes, micro pellets, spirulina, daphnia, baby brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, and small frozen foods. Include vegetable matter to support digestion.
Behind the name
Girardinus honors ichthyologist Charles Girard; metallicus refers to the metallic body sheen.
Plan your tank
Check the numbers before you buy: tank volume, a stocking plan, cycle progress, water changes, and your ongoing care routine.
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