SAS Member Spawning Report
Neon Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Neon Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii). Photo by Jack Kraft.
General Information
Name:
Jack Kraft
Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
2010-08-03
Common Name:
Neon Swordtail
Scientific Name:
Xiphophorus hellerii
Aquarium Conditions
pH:
7.0
General Hardness (ppm):
Temp.:
78
Nitrate (ppm):
Tank Size (inches LxWxH):
20x10x12=10.39 Gallons
Water Source:
Tap Water
Changes:
How Often -
1/wk
How Much -
30%
Filtration System(s):
Bio-Wheel
Additives:
Tank Décor
Plants:
Live Plants
Substrate:
Natural Sand
Structures:
None
Lighting
Fluorescent:
1 - 40 watts
Reproduction
Reproduction Method:
Live Bearer
Approx. # of Eggs:
10 Fry
Location of Eggs:
N/A
Parental Care:
None
Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
2010-07-13
Date Free Swimming:
2010-07-13
Food
Food Fed to Parents and How Often:
Worms and/or dry, once daily
Food Fed to Fry and How Often:
Freeze-dried brine shrimp, once daily
Comments
The tank is heavily planted with a large sword and Crytocoryne, which offered cover and they picked at the algae on the leaves. As they got larger, they started eating the worms also.