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Xiphophorus montezumae
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| Montezuma Swordtail | |
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| Montezuma Swordtail | |
| Species | Xiphophorus montizumae |
| Family | Poeciliidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Montezuma Swordtail
[edit] Synonyms
- Montezuma helleri, Xiphophorus montezuma
[edit] Sexing
- Males have an exceptionally long "sword" on their tail. Females have a fan shaped anal fin and males have a stick shaped anal fin. They produce up to 50 live fry every 4-8 weeks.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is compatable with other similar sized peaceful community fish, although males will display to other Swordtail males. Do not keep with fin-nippers such as Serpae Tetras or Tiger Barbs.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept a variety of foods including pellets, flake and live/frozen food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a mature spacious tank which should be well planted with some open swimming space. A soft current is desirable.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active fish which is happiest in groups (more females than males) and a prolific spawner. Should generally be peaceful although males will display to one another and may do the same to other Swordtail species.
[edit] Identification
- Males have extremely long "swords" in comparison to other species of swordtails. They generally have pale orange bodies with darker orange striping.
