Alvarez Swordtail
Xiphophorus alvarezi
Família : Poeciliidae
PeixeÁgua doceswordtail
The Alvarez Swordtail is a colorful freshwater fish from Mexico, prized for its swordtail and bright colors.
Estado IUCN
VU
Vulnerável
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Clear rivers and streams of Chiapas, Mexico
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura22–28 °C
pH7–8
GH10–20 °dGH
KH5–15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
4
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.