Alvarez Swordtail
Xiphophorus alvarezi
Familie : Poeciliidae
FischSüßwasserswordtail
The Alvarez Swordtail is a colorful freshwater fish from Mexico, prized for its swordtail and bright colors.
IUCN-Status
VU
Verletzlich
Beschreibung
The Alvarez Swordtail has an elongated body and an extended caudal fin in males. Its coloration ranges from yellow to red with black spots. Females are duller. It is an active and social fish. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated water. It breeds easily in captivity.
Lebensraum
Region :
Clear rivers and streams of Chiapas, Mexico
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH10–20 °dGH
KH5–15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
80 L
Min. Gruppe
4
Endgröße
6 cm
Lebenserwartung
4 Jahre
Wesen
Paisible
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
A minimum 80-liter tank is recommended. Temperature 22-28°C, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 10-20. Omnivorous, accepts flakes and live foods. Keep one male with several females. Compatible with other peaceful fish. Ovoviviparous reproduction.