Family - Poceliidae

Scientific Name - Xiphophorus variatus

Distribution/Location - Aquarium Strain, orginally Mexico

Water Parameters - pH 7-8

Temperature - 76-84 F

Size - Male: 2" Female: 2.25"

Breeding - Livebearing, will produce between 20-30 on average

Personal Remarks - Easy to keep & breed. Great species to work with for Breeding Award Programs (BAP). Feed a variety of foods including some greens.