Killiejoe
Mar 24th 2009, 09:37 PM
Common name:Red tailed or Orange tailed Goodeid
Scientific name: Xenotoca eiseni
Family:Goodeidae
Origin:Mexico and Central America
Adult size:7.5cm or 3inches
Tank Specs
Minimum Tank Size:10 gallon but larger is better
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): PH:7-8 GH:16-20
Temperature:16-30 C
Special Requirements:NoneSuitable Tankmates:Most peaceful fish of similar size.
Minimum Group Size:Trio
Diet:Will accept all foods but should be given a variety which includes some live foods.
Sexing:Males are smaller and their red tail is more pronounced
Breeding and Reproduction:These fish are extremely easy to breed although they give birth to very small broods. The fry however are quite large and can accept crushed flake and baby brine shrimp at birth. If the water is kept clean the fry will grow very quickly.
Breeding:
Notes:
Scientific name: Xenotoca eiseni
Family:Goodeidae
Origin:Mexico and Central America
Adult size:7.5cm or 3inches
Tank Specs
Minimum Tank Size:10 gallon but larger is better
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): PH:7-8 GH:16-20
Temperature:16-30 C
Special Requirements:NoneSuitable Tankmates:Most peaceful fish of similar size.
Minimum Group Size:Trio
Diet:Will accept all foods but should be given a variety which includes some live foods.
Sexing:Males are smaller and their red tail is more pronounced
Breeding and Reproduction:These fish are extremely easy to breed although they give birth to very small broods. The fry however are quite large and can accept crushed flake and baby brine shrimp at birth. If the water is kept clean the fry will grow very quickly.
Breeding:
Notes: