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Female
Male
| Family: |
Poeciliidae |
| Species: |
Xiphophorus hellerii |
| Common Name: |
Swordtail |
| Size: |
4 in (10 cm) |
| Habitat: |
North and Central America: Rio Nantla, Veracruz
in Mexico to northwestern Honduras. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20" 20 gallon (76 Litre) |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous eats live, flake, wafer, or frozen foods
easily. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, but can vary. Keep one male with several
females. Tends to nip fins. |
| Water: |
Temperature range 72° to 82°F (21-28°C) pH range:
7.0 – 8.0; dH range: 10 - 30° |
| Care: |
Easy, very hardy. Benefits from the addition of
some aquarium salt. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, do not keep with fish that have long
fins. |
| Suitability: |
Excellent. |
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