Swordtails

Xiphophorus Helleri

Community

The Swordtail is a livebearer which is hardy to both other tank mates and water parameters. Due to selective breading, they are now available in a number of varieties of differing and stunning colours and shapes. The males are easily determines due to their signature Sword along the base of the caudal fin (tail).

Adult Length: 10cm

Temperature Range 22-28 C

pH Range: 6.5-8.0

Special Requirements: Can fight if too many males are kept together.

Tanks Mates: Swordtails can generally look after themselves but are not aggressive to others (apart from other males occasionally). Tank mates should not be big enough to eat the Swordtails but other than that they can usually fit in perfectly.

Feeding: . They are an omnivores and should be fed a good quality varied died that includes crushed flake and live or frozen food as well as Algae-based food.