Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Poeciliidae • Central America
Swordtails are named for the male's distinctive elongated lower tail fin. Hardy, active, and available in many color varieties.
Vasca Min.
20 gal
Dim. Max.
5.5"
Temperatura
72-82°F
pH
7-8.5
Durata Vita
4 anni
Branco
3+
Livello
middle
Durezza
12-25 dGH
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Consigli di Cura
- • Males have the signature sword tail
- • Keep 1 male to 2-3 females
- • Good jumper — secure lid needed
- • Prefers hard alkaline water
- • Larger than platies — need 20+ gal
Riproduzione
- Tipo Riproduzione
- live-bearer
- Difficoltà Riproduzione
- easy
- Durata Vita
- 4 anni
Compagni Compatibili
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Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
73-81°FpH 5.5-7.510+ galloni
PacificoBranco 6+1.6"
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
72-82°FpH 6-7.520+ galloni
Semi-aggressivoBranco 6+1.75"
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
70-82°FpH 6-7.515+ galloni
PacificoBranco 5+3"
Congo Tetra
Phenacogrammus interruptus
75-81°FpH 6-7.530+ galloni
PacificoBranco 6+3.5"
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
72-82°FpH 6.8-7.810+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+2.5"
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
72-82°FpH 6.5-85+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+1.5"
Specie Simili
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
70-80°FpH 7-810+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+3"
Molly
Poecilia sphenops
72-82°FpH 7-8.520+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+4.5"
Balloon Molly
Poecilia sphenops var.
72-82°FpH 7-8.510+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+3"
Variatus Platy
Xiphophorus variatus
68-77°FpH 7-810+ galloni
PacificoBranco 3+2.5"