Red Tuxedo Swordtail Swordtails are another great addition to a peaceful community aquarium. The Red Tuxedo Swordtail has a black patch body with a black line running down the male's tail. Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions. Features Approx. size: 4-5cm Maximum size: 8cm Origin: South America Ideal number kept together: 3+ Water conditions pH: 6.0–8.0 Hardness: 90–447 ppm Temperature: 18–28 °C Ease of care Easy. The sexes will need to either be kept separately or 2 females to every 1 male. They will harass the females otherwise. Diet The food we recommend is tropical fish flake. Compatibility A community aquarium with no fin nipping fish. Breeding/ Sex Easy. They are live bearers so will spawn extremely quickly and young. Life Span They can live to anything from 1-2 years in perfect conditions. To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.