How difficult is it to keep Redtail Splitfin?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Redtail Splitfin?

The ideal temperature for Redtail Splitfin is 15〜30℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Redtail Splitfin?

The average lifespan of Redtail Splitfin is 3-5 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Redtail Splitfin get?

Redtail Splitfin typically reaches 6-7cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Redtail Splitfin?

Redtail Splitfin feeds on: Prepared foods, frozen foods, live foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Redtail Splitfin?

The price of Redtail Splitfin varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Redtail Splitfin

Beginner

Xenotoca eiseni

A livebearer whose caudal peduncle turns orange to red. A Mexican goodeid, it is extremely hardy, but it sometimes attacks the fins and eyes of other fish, so a species tank is the safer choice.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

3-5 years

Size

6-7cm

Diet

Prepared foods, frozen foods, live foods

About

Xenotoca eiseni is a Mexican goodeid livebearer. FishBase gives a total length of 6.0cm for males and 7.0cm for females. The caudal peduncle colours orange to red, and mature males develop a raised back. It occupies habitats from clear mountain streams to polluted roadside ditches, and Seriously Fish gives 15-30C, pH 6.0-8.0, 10-20dGH and a 60 x 30cm tank of about 54 litres. Its temperament is unpredictable. Some individuals settle into a community while others nip fins or attack and kill other species, and Seriously Fish notes that it is especially bad with catfish, citing cases of stripped fins and eaten eyes in Corydoras, and recommends a species tank. Breeding is easy, and goodeids differ from other livebearers in nourishing the embryos through a structure called the trophotaenia. Gestation lasts seven to eight weeks and produces five to fifty large, well-developed young. The IUCN assessed it as Endangered in 2018.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Redtail Splitfin

The Redtail Splitfin lives 3-5 years.

Size of the Redtail Splitfin

The Redtail Splitfin grows to 6-7cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Redtail Splitfin

The ideal temperature for the Redtail Splitfin is 15〜30℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Central America (Mexico)

Lifespan

3-5 years

Care Specifications

pH: 6–8
Hardness (GH): 10–20 dGH
Water Temp.: 15–30℃
Min. Tank: 54 L

Semi-aggressiveGroupBreeding: Easy

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish / FishBase (Xenotoca doadrioi)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Xenotoca eiseni (Rutter, 1896)

Authority databases: FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN EN · Endangered

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.