Kohaku Swordtail (4-5 CM)
£4.20
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The Kohaku Swordtail is a selectively bred color morph of the Green Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii), a popular freshwater livebearing fish.
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Description
- Name Origin: “Kohaku” translates from Japanese as red and white, borrowed from the traditional Kohaku koi variety.
- Coloration: Features vibrant red or orange markings over a milky-white, semi-transparent body. Variants like the “Wag” or “Wagtail” include black-shaded fins.
- The “Sword”: Adult males develop a distinct, elongated lower extension on their caudal (tail) fin resembling a sword, growing up to 14–14 cm total length.
- Size: Females grow slightly larger and fuller-bodied, reaching 12–16 cm, while males reach around 10–14 cm including the sword.
Care Requirements
- Tank Size: Minimum aquarium capacity of 112 liters (approx. 30 gallons) to accommodate a active group.
- Water Parameters: Prefers hard, alkaline water with a pH of 7.0–8.5 and general hardness (GH) of 10–30 °dGH. Temperature should range between 22–28 °C.
- Behavior: Hardy, peaceful, and active. Best kept in a community tank in a group with a higher ratio of females to males to reduce aggressive chasing.
- Diet: Omnivorous; readily accepts flakes, pellets, live, and frozen foods.
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