SWORD TAIL FISH:-
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus helleri
Natural Habitat: Central America.
Common Names: Sword tail, Gold Tux, Red Velvet Swordtail, Lyretail, Black Velvet.
Beginner Fish: Yes, care level is easy!
Adult Size: Up to 5 inches.
Life Span: 2-3 Years.
Tank Mates: Keep with other livebearers or tetras of similar size. They are great for a peaceful community tank.
Tank Size: 10 gallons and up.
Tank Region: Everywhere.
Water Temperature: 72°F – 82°F
Water pH: 7 – 8
Feeding: Flakes, freeze dried and live foods. They are omnivores but require some greens in their diet.
Gender: Male has the long “sword-like” anal fin.
The Sword tail is a very popular freshwater tropical fish. I have kept many swordtail’s in the past and have always enjoyed watching them. They come in many different colors just like the platy fish. It is also a very hardy fish that can adapt easily which makes it a great choice for beginners!
Swordtail’s are livebearers which means that the baby fish come out
free swimming. When breeding this fish, they are similar to the guppy in
the way that they give birth about every 28 days.
When setting up a tank for swordtail’s make sure to provide plenty of swimming room and some hiding places. Your tank should be at least 10 gallons. When mixing swords, try to keep 1 male per 2 females. This is known to reduce aggression. They will accept many different types of fish foods, but tropical flake foods for a balanced diet are probably you best choice.
Natural Habitat: Central America.
Common Names: Sword tail, Gold Tux, Red Velvet Swordtail, Lyretail, Black Velvet.
Beginner Fish: Yes, care level is easy!
Adult Size: Up to 5 inches.
Life Span: 2-3 Years.
Tank Mates: Keep with other livebearers or tetras of similar size. They are great for a peaceful community tank.
Tank Size: 10 gallons and up.
Tank Region: Everywhere.
Water Temperature: 72°F – 82°F
Water pH: 7 – 8
Feeding: Flakes, freeze dried and live foods. They are omnivores but require some greens in their diet.
Gender: Male has the long “sword-like” anal fin.
The Sword tail is a very popular freshwater tropical fish. I have kept many swordtail’s in the past and have always enjoyed watching them. They come in many different colors just like the platy fish. It is also a very hardy fish that can adapt easily which makes it a great choice for beginners!
When setting up a tank for swordtail’s make sure to provide plenty of swimming room and some hiding places. Your tank should be at least 10 gallons. When mixing swords, try to keep 1 male per 2 females. This is known to reduce aggression. They will accept many different types of fish foods, but tropical flake foods for a balanced diet are probably you best choice.
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