Poeciilidae
Xiphophorus
10.00 cm
Males can grow up to 15 cm including the sword, while females are a bit smaller at around 10cm or so.
Semi-aggressive, Peaceful, Community
Generally quite peaceful. Be careful when keeping males together though, either just have one, or keep at least 3 or 4. If there are only two males, one will likely chase and bully the other one, possibly to the point of death.
Omnivore
150.00 L
90.00 cm x 40.00 cm
15.0 C - 30.0 C
pH: 6.8-8, will do fine in most water if kept consistent. Prefer harder water if possible. Can live in both fresh and brackish water.
Mid
Other
Live-bearing. Put one male with at least 2-3 females, make sure there is plenty of thick plant cover and/or small crevasses for the fry to hide in as the adults will eat them. Females can give birth every 20-40 days.
40 fry
A healthy environment.
Feed the fry finely crushed flakes, besides that care is the same as the adults.