| | Common Name................
Common Swordtail.....View Picture
Scientific Name...............
Xiphophorus helleri
FAMILY.........................
Poeciliidae
Origin.................. ........
Mexico; from Veracruz down to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras
pH..............................
7.0 - 7.5
Hardness.......................
8º - 12º dH
Temperature..................
75º - 80º F ( 24º - 27º C)
Size.............................
4 - 5ins ( 10 - 13cm)
Min. Aquarium................
15 Gal ( 70 ltr) e.g. 24 x 12 x 15in ( 60 x 30 x 38cm)
Feeding........................
O; Varied diet, small live food; brine shrimp etc, flake, FD
Reproduction..................
Livebearing
Aquarium Lighting............
Medium Light
Behaviour/ Temp..............
Usually peaceful, although sometimes a bully. May eat fry, including their own, Suitable for community aquariums.
Aquarium Set-Up..............
Well planted with open swimming areas.
Swimming Habits.............
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