Pineapple Swordtail Care Guide
Xiphophorus hellerii
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Bioload Score
4000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.3
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous (flake/pellet food, live/frozen foods)
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community tank.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and slimmer with a sword-shaped extension on their tail, while females are larger and have a rounded abdomen
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