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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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