The Sunset Swordtail Fish (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a vibrant and popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its striking coloration and elegant tail fin.
It has a stunning gradient of warm colors, resembling a sunset, with shades of orange, red, and yellow.
The males have a long, sword-like extension on the lower part of their caudal (tail) fin, giving them their name.
Typically grows up to 4-5 inches, with females generally larger than males.
Peaceful and social, they thrive in community tanks.
Active swimmers and prefer plenty of open space.
At least 20 gallons for a small group.
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- Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)
- pH: 7.0-8.3
- Hardness: Moderate to hard water
- Diet: Omnivorous; they enjoy flake food, pellets, live, or frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Poeciliidae |
| Genus | Xiphophorus |
| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus hellerii |
| Tank size | 20 gallons |
| Special Diet | fresh vegetables such as brine shrimp (either live or dried) and earthworms, bloodworms, daphnia, crickets, and plankton |
| Native To | Central America and North America |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Max water Temp | 79 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 72 °F |
| pH Max | 8.0 |
| pH Min | 7.0 |
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