Green swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

Familie: Poeciliidae

Ein friedlicher, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Lebendgebärenden, heimisch in Mittelamerika (Mexiko, Guatemala und Honduras). Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 22–28 °C
pH: 7–8
GH-Härte: 9–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 9.8–14 cm
Mindestaquarium: 140 L
Schwimmebene: Mid-water swimmer
Schwierigkeit: Einfach
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: 中美洲（墨西哥、危地马拉、洪都拉斯）

Artübersicht

A Poeciliidae species: Xiphophorus hellerii lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 9.8–14 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Xiphophorus species we profile, alongside Xiphophorus maculatus, Xiphophorus variatus.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung: Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff: Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat: Dark fine gravel or sand
Harte Dekoration: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen: Mixed planting with open swimming lanes

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart: Livebearer; females give birth to free-swimming fry; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Green swordtail pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: einfach. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Green swordtail?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C recorded range. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

Wie groß wird Green swordtail und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 9.8–14 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Mid-water swimmer) sind 140 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Green swordtail?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Green swordtail vergesellschaften?

Peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Green swordtail?

Stammt aus 中美洲（墨西哥、危地马拉、洪都拉斯）; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Green swordtail?

In der Zucht: livebearer; females give birth to free-swimming fry; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.