Swordtail

Swordtail
Scientific Name:
Xiphophorus helleri
Location:Central America
Size:Males 4" Females 3"
pH:6.0-7.5
Temerature:72-80F
Diet:Omnivorous: Flakes, Vegetables, Brine Shrimp
Tank minimum:10 gallons
Temperament:Peaceful best kept in a community aquarium.
Breeding:Very easy to breed, put 1 male with 3-4 females. Is a livebearer.
Sexing:Males have a sword-like extension on their tail.
Note:Females can sometimes become male later in life.

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