Class:

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Order:

Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)

Family:

Poeciliidae (Livebearers)

Scientific Name:

Xiphophorus cortezi (Rosen 1960)

Common Name:

Cortez Swordtail

Regional Location:

Central/South American

Temperament:

Community

Swimming Habbits:

None

Food Requirements:

Omnivourous

Maximum Fish Size:

6cm 2in

Sexually Mature:

3 - 5 months

Aquascaping:

All

Aquarium Lighting:

Bright

Water Temperature:

23C^o 73F^o

Water pH:

6,7 Very Slightly Acidic

Water Hardness:

Slightly hard 10dH 179ppm

Reproduction:

Livebearer

Fecundity:

50 fry

Incubation Period:

3 - 4 weeks

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