Species/genus: Xiphophorus maculatus and Xiphophorus variatus
 
Origin:   Mexico
 
Temp:  72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C)
 
pH: 7.5      dH:    Medium to Hard
 
Temperament:   Friendly and easy going
 
Adult Size:   Up to 2 in   (5 cm)
 
Minimum Tank Size:  5 Gallons
10 Gallon or larger is much better
 
Feeding:  - eats all standard aquarium foods, likes to have some vegetable matter in their diet
 
Breeding:  - A live bearer, very easy to spawn, not an aggressive fry eater
 
Comments:
A beautiful fish. Easy to keep and spawn. Very undemanding. Comes in a multitude of colors. Highly regarded by all aquarists.