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Swordtail
Swordtail
Swordtail
Species Profile

Swordtail

Xiphophorus hellerii
Livebearerspeaceful
Adult size
5.5″
Minimum tank
29 gal
Temperature
70–82°F
pH
7–8.4
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie
Notes
Larger livebearer with the male's signature sword-shaped tail extension. Males spar with each other, so keep one male per several females or all females. Prefers slightly hard, alkaline water and plenty of horizontal swimming room.
Photo: Böhm / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-2.5
Heuristic guidance only · Individual fish vary · Verify before stocking