サザンプラティフィッシュ (Xiphophorus maculatus)

科: Poeciliidae

サザンプラティフィッシュ(Xiphophorus maculatus)はWest Asiaに分布するPoeciliidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 3–4.4 cm、水温 18–25 °C。

飼育条件

水温
18–25 °C
pH
7–8
GH硬度
9–19 dGH
成魚の体長
3–4.4 cm
最小水槽
25 L
泳ぐ水層
Bottom-dwelling
飼育難度
中級
性格
Peaceful; males chase persistently, give females cover
原産地
Central America

種の概要

Xiphophorus maculatus is a Poeciliidae from Central America. An unkillable beginner classic that nonetheless shows its best in hard, alkaline, well-planted water. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3–4.4 cm. Groups of 6+; more females than males. Keep water hard and alkaline, plant densely, and expect fry — forever. Maintain 18–25 °C at pH 7–8. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

原生環境

生息地
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
水流
Still to gentle current
溶存酸素
Moderate oxygen levels

レイアウトと設備

底床
Fine sand and gravel
流木・石組
Driftwood and smooth stones
水草
Hardy common aquarium plants

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性
Groups of 6+; more females than males
Omnivore; flakes plus vegetable matter and small live foods
おすすめの混泳相手
  • Corydoras catfish — Share the bottom peacefully
混泳しないほうがいい相手
  • Large predators — The fry buffet ends everything

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い
Subtle external differences
繁殖方法
Continuous breeder in warm, hard, alkaline water