| Species: | Xiphophorus helleri |
| Common Name: | Swordtail |
| Size: | 4¾ in (12cm) |
| Water: | pH 7-8; medium hard to hard; 72-82°F(22-28°C) |
| Habitat: | Rivers in Mexico and Guatemala. |
| Species: | Xiphophorus maculatus |
| Common Name: | Platy |
| Size: | 2 3/8 in(6 cm) |
| Water: | pH 7-8; medium hard to hard; 70-77°F(21-25°C) |
| Habitat: | Lowland rivers on the Atlantic side of Central America |
| Species: | Poecilia reticulata |
| Common Name: | Guppy |
| Size: | 2 3/8 in (6 cm) |
| Water: | pH 7-8.5; medium hard to hard; 68-86°F (20-30°C) |
| Habitat: | Standing and slowly moving water in northern South America and the Caribbean |
NO PICTURE AVAILABLE....YET
| Species: | Poecilia sphenops |
| Common Name: | Black Molly, Pointed-mouth Molly |
| Size: | 3-4 3/8 in (8-12 cm) |
| Water: | pH 7.5-8.5; medium hard to hard; 68-82°F (20-28°C) |
| Habitat: | Fresh and brackish water, especially in rivers from Venezuela to Mexico |
| Special Note: | Black variety (Black Molly) exists with differently shaped fins. The pointed-mouth Molly is hardy and undemanding, the cultivated black form can be susceptible to disease. |
Thanks to Badmans Tropical Fish Page for the pictures.
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