Xiphophorus Helleri Kohaku Red/White
Peaceful fish, ideal for social aquariums. Males may show territorial behavior among themselves, it is good to have 1 male for every 2–3 females. Active, lively and curious.
The Kohaku Red/White variety has strong white and red patterns, inspired by the Japanese koi varieties “Kohaku”. The body is white or off-white, with strong red or orange areas on the head, back and base of the tail. Males have the characteristic sword on the lower tail (caudal fin extension). Females larger, without a “sword”, with a fuller body. Maximum size: 10–12 cm (males slightly smaller).
Diet: Omnivorous species. Prefers quality flake, pellets and vegetable supplements (spirulina, boiled spinach). Supplemented with live or frozen foods (daphnia, bloodworms, brine shrimp) for better colors and reproduction.
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Family: Poeciliidae
Genus: Xiphophorus
Origin of species: Central America — mainly Mexico, Guatemala, Belize.
Form: “Kohaku” is a selective breed that does not occur in nature.
Aquarium size: 80 liters for a male + female group
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 7.0 – 8.2
Hardness (GH): 10 – 25 °dGH
Water flow: Moderate, with good oxygenation
Plants: Likes planted aquariums (e.g. Vallisneria, Hygrophila, Anubias)
Substrate: Neutral or slightly alkaline
Lighting: Moderate to bright (for color enhancement)
Viviparous species (young are born fully developed).
Female gives birth every 4–6 weeks to 20–80 young.
Protection of fry: many plants or breeding box, because adults may eat the young.
Gets along well with: Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus), Mollies, Guppies, Pacific tetras (Lemon, Neon, Rummy nose), Corydoras and small Loricariidae (e.g. Ancistrus). Avoid combinations with aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers (e.g. barbs).
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