Swordtail
Peaceful Easy Schooling

Swordtail

Xiphophorus hellerii

Minimum Tank

20 Gallons

Adult Size

5 inches

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH Range

7.0-8.4

Lifespan

4 years

School Size

4+ fish

About Swordtail

Males have distinctive sword-like tail extension. Many color varieties.

Care Requirements

Tank Setup

  • Minimum 20-gallon tank required
  • Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)
  • pH: 7.0 - 8.4
  • Category: Livebearer

Diet & Feeding

  • Diet type: Omnivore
  • Feed 1-2 times daily
  • Varied diet recommended

Tank Mate Compatibility

Compatible With

🐟 Platies
🐟 Mollies
🐟 Corydoras
🐟 Tetras

Avoid Keeping With

⚠️
Aggressive Fish Not compatible
⚠️
Fin Nippers Not compatible

Care Tips

Expert Tips

Keep more females than males, may jump, prefers harder water.

Quick Facts

76L

Min Tank (20gal)

13cm

Adult Size (5")

4yr

Lifespan

4+

Min School

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