Xiphophorus montezumae

Alternative names

 * Montezuma Swordtail

Sexing

 * Males have an exceptionally long "sword" on their tail. Females have a fan shaped anal fin and males have a stick shaped anal fin. They produce up to 50 live fry every 4-8 weeks.

Tank compatibility

 * This fish is compatable with other similar sized peaceful community fish, although males will display to other Swordtail males. Do not keep with fin-nippers such as Serpae Tetras or Tiger Barbs.

Diet

 * Will accept a variety of foods including pellets, flake and live/frozen food.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Requires a mature spacious tank which should be well planted with some open swimming space. A soft current is desirable.

Behaviour

 * An active fish which is happiest in groups (more females than males) and a prolific spawner. Should generally be peaceful although males will display to one another and may do the same to other Swordtail species.

Identification

 * Males have extremely long "swords" in comparison to other species of swordtails. They generally have pale orange bodies with darker orange striping.