family Poeciliidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Micropanchax
gptkbp:average_temperature tolerates 20-28° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling
can be territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season provide hiding spots
frequent in optimal conditions
fry are independent
gptkbp:care_instructions feed with fine food
gptkbp:character_traits curious and active
gptkbp:color selective breeding
varies widely
sexual dimorphism
depends on species
gptkbp:common_name poeciliids
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widespread
gptkbp:end_of_life high in captivity
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:fishing_regulations good for community tanks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity regular water changes required
planted tanks preferred
minimum 10 gallons recommended
gptkbp:genus multiple genera
gptkbp:habitat brackish water
mature at 3-6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label family Poeciliidae
gptkbp:includes gptkb:swordtails
platies
mollies
guppies
gptkbp:is_characterized_by live-bearing reproduction
gptkbp:is_essential_for aquarium trade
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
Caribbean islands
gptkbp:level 6.5 to 8.5
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 5 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate lighting preferred
gptkbp:mating_system promiscuous
gptkbp:native_to freshwater habitats
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:price_range soft to hard water
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_focus ecological studies
gptkbp:size small to medium
gptkbp:social_responsibility ich, fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species over 100 species
high diversity in habitats
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:beach
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with many species
gptkbp:traded_on easy to care for
gptkbp:water_management adequate filtration necessary
gptkbp:water_source tolerant of various conditions