freshwater

Swordtail

Xiphophorus helleri
easy
Swordtail

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
12cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
22 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
7.0 to 8.3
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Very hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Males have the iconic dramatically elongated lower tail fin that gives this species its name. Hardy livebearer available in many colour varieties. Active, entertaining and very easy to breed.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Flakes, pellets, some vegetable matter for balanced diet. Feed twice daily. Not fussy about food at all.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Livebearers. Females give birth to 20 to 100 fry every 4 to 6 weeks. Provide cover for fry to survive.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Platy, Molly, Guppy, Corydoras

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Fin nipping fish

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