The Tropical World
Swordtail
Common name
Sword Tail Fish
Scientific name
Xiphorphorus helleri
Average Adult Fish Size
5.5 inches in length
Compatibility
The swordtail fish can make a great companion in similar cousins, such as platies, mollies, or angelfish. Peaceful types of corydoras are also great as their companions. Some larger types of tetras can be great, too, but keep them in schools of five or more to prevent possible harassment.
Place of Origin
Swordtail fish (Xiphophorus) originate from Central and Northern America. There are around 17 known species of swordtail fish with different origins.
Minimum Aquarium Capacity
10 gallon / 40 Liters
Red SwordTail
Red Wagtail Swordtail
Berlin Swordtail
Black Swordtail
Yellow Tuxedo Swordtail
Sunset Swordtail
Pineapple Swordtail
Red Tuxedo Swordtail
Red Lyretail Swordtail
Kohaku Swordtail
RED Comet Swordtail
Pink comet Swordtail
Tiger Swordtail
Neon Swordtail
Red Hifin Swordtail
Neon HIFIN SWORDTAIL
Additional Information
These fish are undoubtedly one of the most popular in the hobby. They come in a massive variety of spectacularly coloured strains. Many fish stores recommend these fish as suitable for first time fish owners. They are easy to look after, but will usually struggle with a cycling tank, and would probably die, so they should not be added to a tank until the cycle has been completed.
