Assorted Swordtail (4 CM)
£4.20
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The swordtail is a popular freshwater live-bearing tropical fish from the genus Xiphophorus and family Poeciliidae, native to rivers and streams in Mexico and Central America.
100 in stock
Description
Physical Appearance
- The “Sword”: Male swordtails have a long, pointed extension on the bottom of their tail fin that looks like a sword.
- Size: Females grow up to 16 cm (6.3 inches) long. Males grow up to 14 cm (5.5 inches) long, excluding their tail spike.
- Colors: Wild fish are olive green with a red or brown side stripe. Pet store varieties also come in bright red, orange, yellow, and black due to selective breeding.
Behavior and Care
- Livebearers: They give birth to free-swimming young instead of laying eggs. They breed very easily in home aquariums.
- Tank Size: They need a tank that holds at least 10 gallons of water.
- Water Temperature: Keep the water warm, between 64°F and 82°F (17°C to 27°C).
- Water pH: The ideal pH level ranges from 7.0 to 8.0.
- Diet: They are omnivores and eat flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp.
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