Tuxedo Swordtail
Remarks: A perfect starter fish! Swordtails are peaceful community fish that reproduce with ease. They are livebearers, meaning the females release live fry rather than laying eggs. It is recommended to keep more females than males, as males can easily harass females with relentless attempts to reproduce, leading to stress in the females. Dominant males will begin developing swords and a modified anal fin, called a gonopodium, around 1-1.5" in length. However, it is not uncommon for less dominant males to maintain the physical appearance of a female until much later in life (even as large as 4"!)
This strain of swordtail has a half black body dotted with blue iridescent scales. The rest of its body is typically orange in color, but there is some variation.
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
Common Name: Tuxedo Swordtail
Max Size: 5.5"
pH: 7.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 60-80°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Remarks: A perfect starter fish! Swordtails are peaceful community fish that reproduce with ease. They are livebearers, meaning the females release live fry rather than laying eggs. It is recommended to keep more females than males, as males can easily harass females with relentless attempts to reproduce, leading to stress in the females. Dominant males will begin developing swords and a modified anal fin, called a gonopodium, around 1-1.5" in length. However, it is not uncommon for less dominant males to maintain the physical appearance of a female until much later in life (even as large as 4"!)
This strain of swordtail has a half black body dotted with blue iridescent scales. The rest of its body is typically orange in color, but there is some variation.
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
Common Name: Tuxedo Swordtail
Max Size: 5.5"
pH: 7.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 60-80°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
