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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

7.0 - 8.3

water hardness

12 - 30 dGH

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

Compatible Tankmates

Southern Platyfish Common Molly Common Molly Guppy Neon Tetra Corydoras Catfish Common Molly

Incompatible (Do Not Mix)

Tiger Barb Oscar Fish Green Terror Cichlid Oscar Fish Freshwater Angelfish

Diet & Preferred Feed

Flake Food Micro Pellets Freeze Dried Bloodworms Brine shrimp

Required Habitat Setup

Sponge Filter Hang-On-Back Filter Aquarium Heater Air Pump Floating Plants Aquarium Substrate Smooth Rocks

Compatible Plants & Flora

Java Moss Amazon Sword Vallisneria Water Wisteria

Recommended Medicines & Treatments

Praziquantel Melafix Pimafix Aquarium Salt

Prone to Diseases & Infections

Ich

Fin Rot

Velvet

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