Catemaco Livebearer - Xiphophorus milleri
Species name: Xiphophorus milleri
Synonym:
Common name: Catemaco Livebearer
Family: Poeciliidae
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Central America: Catemaco in Veracruz, Mexico.
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Should only be kept with other peaceful species with similar demands.
Water parameters: Temperature 24-28°C / 75-82°F; pH 7.3 – 7.7
Aquarium setup: Xiphophorus milleri (Catemaco Livebearer) should be kept in a densely planted aquarium with open areas to swim on. Always keep more females than males
Feeding: The Catemaco Livebeare prefers live and froze food. They will however usually accept most food sources.
Breeding: Xiphophorus milleri (Catemaco Livebearer) are livebearers. They give birth to their young among plants. The female can be isolated a few days before she is due to give birth to increase the survival rate among the fry. The female should be removed from the isolation tank once she has given birth to the fry
