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Species Profiles -> Cyprinodonts -> Swordtail

 

Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)

Synonyms:
 Belize , Green, Atoyac, Black, Spotted, Golden Swordtail

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Red Wag Variety
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Stats:

Adult Size: 3 1/4" (8 cm)
Temp: 78-82 F ( C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum

Requirements:
 Appreciates planted tanks. Peaceful tankmates.
Diet:
 Not picky. Flake and live appreciated.
Breeding:
 Livebearers. Males have a gonopodium and long tail extension, and females give birth to live young. in a heavily planted tank many will survive.
Sociability:
 Groups are fine, get along with most other peaceful fish.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:
 Sometimes these fish have been known to change sex from female to male.

 

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