Cortez Swordtail (Xiphophorus cortezi)
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Cortez Swordtail
Cortez Swordtail
Xiphophorus cortezi
76 Litres (20 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
Freshwater
7.2 - 8.0
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
5-12 °d
1:3 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Poeciliidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Cortez Swordtail, Delicate Swordtail, Cortes Swordtail
Additional scientific names
- Xiphophorus montezumae cortezi
Origin[edit | edit source]
- Central American rivers, including the Rio Coy, and Rio Axlta.
Sexing[edit | edit source]
- Males are more colourful with the elongated "sword" extension on their tail and a gonopodium.
Tank compatibility[edit | edit source]
- A generally peaceful livebearer. Keep in the livebearer ratio of at least 1 male per 2-3 females. Will also work in all-male groups of at least 5. Be careful as this fish will hybridise with other species of Swordtail and also Platys.
Diet[edit | edit source]
- Not fussy and should accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm.
Feeding regime[edit | edit source]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit | edit source]
- Does best in a large tank with dense planting.
Behaviour[edit | edit source]
- A generally peaceful livebearer.
Identification[edit | edit source]
- A fairly chunky livebearer. The males are more vibrantly coloured with an olive green base colour, some vertical banding on the flanks. The caudal fin is yellow, the dorsal fin also has some yellow colouration and speckled with black spots. The females are relatively colourless with a dark line down the lateral line.
Pictures[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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