HomeCompare fishBlackbarred limia vs Gulf gambusia Blackbarred limia vs Gulf gambusia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionTheir temperature ranges only just meet, at 25°C (77°F).A pH of 7.0–7.8 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 20 L (5 US gal)Side by sideBlackbarred limiaGulf gambusiaAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank–20 L (5 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)22–25°C (72–77°F)pH7.0–8.06.5–7.8Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)–TemperamentPeaceful–Community tankGoodGoodCare levelEasy–DietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciataGulf gambusiaGambusia vittata