Blackfin Goodea
NameBlackfin Goodea
Scientific NameGoodea atripinnis
Common NamesBlackfin Goodea, Blackfin Splitfin
FamilyGoodeidae
OriginMexico, Central Mexico
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther Goodeids, Platies, Swordtails, Mollies, Rainbowfish, Danios, Corydoras Catfish, Bristlenose Plecos
Description
The Blackfin Goodea is a livebearing freshwater fish native to Central Mexico. Known for its peaceful nature and unique reproductive biology, it thrives in cooler, hard, alkaline water. Males display a distinctive black marking on their anal fin.
