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male swordtail

 

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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