Tricolor Swordtail Care Guide
Xiphophorus hellerii
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Bioload Score
3000
Semi-AggressiveEasy
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.2
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous diet of quality flakes or pellets supplemented with algae-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods is suitable.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful livebearers, tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and other similarly sized community fish.
Good to Know
The Tricolor Swordtail is a selectively bred color form of Xiphophorus hellerii, a livebearer named for the sword-shaped extension on the male's tail.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and have a distinctive elongated sword-like extension on the lower caudal fin, while females are larger-bodied and lack the sword.
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