Aquarium
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Males carry that trademark tail blade and the attitude to match, so give this livebearer swimming room.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- Provide 75 L or more; they are active, strong swimmers
- Keep 21-28 °C in slightly hard water
- House one male with several females; two males will squabble
- Fit a tight lid — they jump
- Change 25% of the water weekly; feed varied flake and frozen food
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a swordtail? +
Males carry that trademark tail blade and the attitude to match, so give this livebearer swimming room.
Typical guidance for a healthy swordtail — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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