freshwater
๐Swordtail
Xiphophorus helleri
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
12cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
22 to 28C
๐งชpH
7.0 to 8.3
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Very hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care 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.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Flakes, pellets, some vegetable matter for balanced diet. Feed twice daily. Not fussy about food at all.
๐ฃBreeding
Livebearers. Females give birth to 20 to 100 fry every 4 to 6 weeks. Provide cover for fry to survive.
๐คGood tankmates
Platy, Molly, Guppy, Corydoras
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Fin nipping fish
