Quick Care

Scientific Name:Xiphophorus helleri

Ideal Temperatures: 22C to 28C / 72F to 82F

Ideal PH: 7 to 8

Life Span: 3 to 5 years

Max Size: 5 inches / 12.7 CM (Including the tail)

Breeding: Live-Bearer

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Pretty peaceful, males might get a bit nippy with eachother and tank-mates when there's not enough cover or females.

Keeper's Notes

Pretty easy to take care of, and nice to look at. That red, white, and red vibe kinda reminds me of the Canada flag. Guess that makes this fish patriotic. They'll pretty much keep to themselves for the most part, following eachother around like a group of teens at the mall.