| Family: | Goodeidae |
| Species: |
Xenotoca eiseni |
| Common Name: |
Orange-Tailed Goodeid |
| Size: | 2½ in (6 cm) |
| Habitat: | North America: Rio of Santiago, Rio Tamazula and Tuxpan, Mexico. |
| Min Tank Size: | 20 gallon. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous eats live, flake, wafer, or frozen foods easily, will snack on live plants and veggies. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful. May nip fins. |
| Water: | Temperature range 59 to 90°F (15 to 32°C) pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 9 – 19, 14 optimal |
| Care: | Easy, keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding areas. |
| Communities: | Good. |
| Suitability: | A great beginners Goodeid. |
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