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Name
Scientific name
Xenotoca eiseni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Goodeidae
Common names
Redtail Goodeid, Orangetail Goodeid, Redtail Splitfin
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The redtail goodeid, Xenotoca eiseni, is a livebearer from Mexico, found in habitats from clear mountain streams to polluted roadside ditch…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 15–30°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
10–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Mexico. Found in a variety of habitats from clear mountain streams to polluted roadside ditches.
Habitat
Mexico. Found in a variety of habitats from clear mountain streams to polluted roadside ditches.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~54 litres.
Maintenance
A densely planted aquarium with a dark substrate will allow these fish to exhibit their colours to the best effect.
Water conditions
Temperature: 15 – 30 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 10-20 dH
Diet
Unfussy. Will accept most foods offered.
Behaviour and compatibility
Unpredictable. Some specimens prove good community tank inhabitants, while others may nip fins or simply attack and kill any other species present. It seems pa…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is far more colourful and develops a higher back as it matures. Male fish also possess an andropodium (this is a notched anal fin used for reproductio…
Reproduction
Easy. Livebearer. Should be mated in a species aquarium and can be bred using a single pair or a group (flock spawning). The breeding tank should contain lots …
Notes
An incredibly hardy and adaptable species that is not so popular in the hobby as it once was, probably due to its often aggressive nature. As with other goodei…
References
References
No references