Just as the name implies, livebearers are fish that give birth
to live, free-swimming young. However, in the aquarium hobby,
the term livebearer is commonly used to refer to a specific
group of fish belonging to the family Poeciliidae, which is a
group of freshwater fish that includes perennial aquarium
favorites such as mollies, guppies, and platies. Caring for
Livebearers Livebearers can thrive in a variety of water
conditions and do well in planted aquariums. Although they are
generally peaceful, it is a good idea to keep several pairs of
the same species in order to eliminate any potential aggression.
Livebearers are omnivores and require both algae- based foods as
well as meat-based foods. A varied diet including algae- based
flake food, freeze-dried bloodworms, and brine shrimp will offer
proper nutrition to a range of different livebearer species.
Livebearers have an average life expectancy between 5 and 7
years, allowing owners many opportunities to witness the birth
of several generations. Birth of L