Xiphophorus xiphidium | freshwater fish
Xiphophorus xiphidium | freshwater fish
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General shipping information
General shipping information
SHIPPING :
Orders are generally shipped within 24/48 business hours with a shipping agency.
*Orders DO NOT go out on Fridays to avoid them being stuck all weekend at the transport agency.
You can check the status of your order by sending us an email to firemouthaquaristic@gmail.com
Shipping price:
SPAIN PENINSULA:
- NACEX 24/48H - €5.95 | FREE ON ORDERS + €60
- NACEX SHIPPING LIVE ANIMAL 24H €15 | FREE ON ORDERS +150€
- NACEX HEAVY DELIVERY - €9 | €15 depending on product
- PICKUP FROM WAREHOUSE (ONLY FOR ALICANTE) - €0
ISLANDS, CEUTA AND MELILLA
We use the Correos parcel service with a flat rate of €22
However, write to us and tell us what you are interested in because if it is a smaller package, the costs will be much cheaper.
You only pay the exact Post Office rate
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EUROPE / EUROPE
We use the Correos parcel service with a flat rate of €45
However, write to us and tell us what you are interested in because if it is a smaller package, the costs will be much cheaper.
We use the parcel service of Correos with a flat rate of € 45
However, write us and tell us what you are interested in because if it is a smaller package, the costs are much cheaper.
Fish Shipping Information ONLY
Fish Shipping Information ONLY
**Only valid for Spain PENINSULA
Shipping fish costs €15 (or free from €150.00) and is sent via urgent NACEX , delivering the package before 7pm.
You can also choose to pick it up at the agency first thing in the morning on
day delivery is scheduled, in this case, please write to us once the order has been placed at 664373985.
Once the package arrives you will have one hour to acclimatize and resolve any incidents.
of the animal, if it is not done in this way the right to claim the animals will be lost.
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Given the rarity of X. xiphidium, it is advisable to refrain from keeping it together with its close relatives, such as Xiphophorus maculatus, common platy.
INFORMATION:
Classification:
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Origin:
This species is found in the headwaters of the Soto La Marina River and its tributaries, in the state of Tamaulipas, on the Atlantic side of Mexico.
Its form is:
Young males look very similar to females. Fully grown adult alpha males are very attractive fish with their tiger pattern.
Its size is:
It remains with approx. 3 cm (male) resp. 4 cm (female) clearly smaller than the common platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)
Parameters required:
PH: between 7.2 and 8.2
Temperature can range from 20ºC. A temperature above 25ºC is harmful to your health.
The care and breeding of the sword platy is much more demanding than that of the ordinary platy. Above all, X. xiphidium should not be kept too hot, preferably at room temperature without additional heating.
Feeding:
A good diet for Xiphophorus xiphidium can consist of:
- Dry food: Immunpro Mini and GranuGreen
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