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Xiphophorus hellerii Least Concern

swordtail, green swordtail

Stats

Family

Poeciilidae

Genus

Xiphophorus

Size

10.00 cm

Males can grow up to 15 cm including the sword, while females are a bit smaller at around 10cm or so.

Temperament

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.

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

150.00 L

90.00 cm x 40.00 cm

Temperature

15.0 C - 30.0 C

Parameters

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.

Level

Mid

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

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.

Spawn Size

40 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

A healthy environment.

Fry Care

Feed the fry finely crushed flakes, besides that care is the same as the adults.

Locations

Photos

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red wagtail swordtail Image Credit: Fishipedia
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green swordtail Image Credit: Fishbase.se

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