Green Swordtail
Green Swordtail
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Xiphophorusorder: Cyprinodontiformesfamily: Poeciliidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Omnivorous
Temp. Range
22°C - 28°C
Lifespan
3 - 5 years
Habitat
Freshwater Planted Community Aquarium
Space Needed
60 litres minimum
ph
7.0 - 8.3
water hardness
12 - 30 dGH
Care Notes & Health
Highly active livebearer. Males possess a long sword-like extension on the lower tail fin. They are notorious jumpers, so a tight lid is necessary, and they thrive best when females outnumber males.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFin RotVelvet DiseaseCamallanus Worms
Toxic To
High copper concentrations
Interactive Connections
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Recommended Medicines (4)
Common Diseases (3)
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