Swordtail

Origin: Southern Mexico to Guatemala.

Temperament: Males sometimes pushy, but in all a good community fish.

Size: Potentially 12 cm (5"), however 4" is more common.

Temperature: 70-80°F or 21-27°C

pH Level: 7.0 to 7.6.

Food: Flake food, pellets, peas, algae, lettuce.

Tank Setup: Keep plenty of plants in the tank. Keep with peaceful species. Offer caves if necessary for females.

Breeding: Livebearer, relatively easy to breed.

Sexing: Mature males distinguished by a "swordtail" and a gonopodium.

Comments: Generally good community fish, easy to feed and care for.