Green swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

Familia: Poeciliidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los poecílidos, originario de Centroamérica (México, Guatemala y Honduras). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 22–28 °C
pH: 7–8
Dureza GH: 9–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 9.8–14 cm
Tanque mínimo: 140 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 中美洲（墨西哥、危地马拉、洪都拉斯）

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Dark fine gravel or sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Mixed planting with open swimming lanes

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Green swordtail?

Dificultad: fácil. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Green swordtail?

Mantén el agua a 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C recorded range. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Green swordtail y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 9.8–14 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer, así que 140 L o más.

¿Qué come Green swordtail?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Green swordtail con otros peces?

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

¿De dónde es originario Green swordtail?

Originario de 中美洲（墨西哥、危地马拉、洪都拉斯）; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Green swordtail?

En acuario: 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.