Xenotoca eiseni
| Common Names: | Red Tail Goodeid Red Tail Splitfin |
| Synonyms: | Characodon eiseni |
| Family: | Goodeidane |
| Category: | Livebearers |
| Distribution: | America - North; Mexico. Rio Santiago, Rio Tamazula and Tuxpan |
| Main Ecosystem: | River |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; This fish has been known to be a Fin Nippers. Will nip the fins off any catfish species especially corydoras ( Corycats ) |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Live foods are readily eaten, as are flake foods. A good varied diet including a vegetable ba |
| Care: | This fish is really easy to care for. A tank with some Plants would be advised so the fry have a place to hide. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6.4cm (2.5") Female: 7.6cm (3") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Mid to upper levels but will feed off bottom |
| Activity: | Not Specidied |
| Gender: | Males Generally are more elongated with Bright red or orange tails. Females are rounder and usually don't show color in there tails. |
| Breeding: | They are so prolific, every 5 to 6 weeks 15 to 60 fry are born. They are in little danger, as the parents do not normally go after them, if they are well fed. |
| Variants: | The Rio Tamazula Eiseni show a nice orange colored tail in the male. Females from this river location CAN also show a little color at the ba |
| Comments: | This is a Great beginner goodeid. Very Prolific and easy to care for. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Blue, Red |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | FortWayneFish |
| Contributors: | FortWayneFish |
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