Alvarez Swordtail
Xiphophorus alvarezi
Familia : Poeciliidae
PezAgua dulceswordtail
The Alvarez Swordtail is a colorful freshwater fish from Mexico, prized for its swordtail and bright colors.
Estado IUCN
VU
Vulnerable
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Clear rivers and streams of Chiapas, Mexico
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH10–20 °dGH
KH5–15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
4
Tamaño adulto
6 cm
Esperanza de vida
4 años
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.