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Xiphophorus andersi
Xiphophorus andersi
A silvery female; early- and late-maturing males need separate comparison.
This adult female has silver-gold sides, short anterior dark marks, a rear abdominal patch and broken posterior brown markings. Small early-maturing and larger late-maturing males occur.
- Adult length
- Up to 4.5 cm
- Water temperature
- 24–28 °C
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits fast-flowing rivers.
Water quality matters. Early- and late-maturing males are not additional species.
Appearance and identification
This pale, locally marked andersi female contrasts with the yellow, densely speckled milleri female. Keep early- and late-maturing males in breeding stocks.
Compatibility limits
Small size does not make it a safe community fish.
Aquarium environment
Planting does not replace regular water-quality maintenance.
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