Pineapple Swordtail
Remarks: A perfect starter fish! Swordtails (Xiphophorus hellerii) 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"!)
Ā The front half of pineapple swordtails are a subtle blonde that gradually brightens into a vibrant orange toward the back half of the fish.
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
Common Name: Pineapple Swordtail
Max Size: 5.5"
pH: 7.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 60-80Ā°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
Compatibility: Schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, peaceful cichlids under 5", invertebrates, Loricariids.
Tank Mate Options:
- Tancho Koi Swordtail
- Diamond Tetra
- Kamaka Rainbowfish
Original: $5.99
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$2.10
Description
Remarks: A perfect starter fish! Swordtails (Xiphophorus hellerii) 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"!)
Ā The front half of pineapple swordtails are a subtle blonde that gradually brightens into a vibrant orange toward the back half of the fish.
Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
Common Name: Pineapple Swordtail
Max Size: 5.5"
pH: 7.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 60-80Ā°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: Central America
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
Compatibility: Schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, peaceful cichlids under 5", invertebrates, Loricariids.
Tank Mate Options:
- Tancho Koi Swordtail
- Diamond Tetra
- Kamaka Rainbowfish
