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Swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Red Wag 6-Pack
Xiphophorus hellerii
Origin: Captive bred (Central America)
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Water Parameters
Temperature20–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
49
GH (Hardness)8–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)4–12 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Males may be aggressive to each other
About
Xiphophorus hellerii 'Red Wag' is the classic swordtail with a vivid red body and dramatic elongated lower caudal fin ray (the sword) in males. One of the most recognised aquarium fish worldwide.
Care Guide
pH 7.0–8.0, temp 20–26°C. Active swimmers — need length more than depth. May jump — use lid. Feed quality flakes, pellets, and greens.
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