Swordtail

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The Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a livebearing and diverse fish native to Central America. These fish are popular for their hardy nature, as well as their vast array of colou r. Swordtails are easy to breed, and will give birth to live fry. Minimum Tank Size: 15 Gallons Maximum Fish Size: up to 5.5 inches Water Temperature: 70F to 82F Ideal pH: 7.0 - 8.5 Water Hardness: 15 - 35 dGH Temperament: Docile to Semi-Aggressive livebearer. Males and females will breed readily. Males known to be more aggressive than females. Known to jump. Unless experienced with fish-in cycling, we always suggest cycling an aquarium BEFORE adding fish. Adding fish to a fresh, un-cycled aquarium can kill them rapidly. We offer free water testing at our physical location, and advice via email or call. Show more