Sheepshead Swordtail - Xiphophorus birchmanni
Species name: Xiphophorus birchmanni
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Common name: Sheepshead Swordtail
Family: Poeciliidae
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 7 cm / 2.75 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo, Mexico. Found in fast flowing waters.
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Xiphophorus birchmanni ( Sheepshead Swordtail) can be kept in community aquariums with other calm species of the same size.
Water parameters: Temperature 24-28°C / 75-82°F; pH 7.2 – 8.2
Aquarium setup: Xiphophorus birchmanni (Sheepshead Swordtail) should be kept in aquarium with open areas to swim and densely planted areas. Always keep more females then males.
Feeding: Xiphophorus birchmanni (Sheepshead Swordtail) accepts all kinds of food.
Breeding: Xiphophorus birchmanni (Sheepshead Swordtail) are livebearers. The female give birth to fully developed fry in dense vegetation. The fry can be feed crushed flake food.
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