{"product_id":"pineapple-swordtail","title":"Pineapple Swordtail","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11403982499040106129\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Pineapple Swordtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11403982499040106129\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pineapple Swordtail, a color variation of the common Swordtail (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e), is a freshwater fish known for its vibrant yellow-orange body with darker orange patches on its back and dorsal fin, resembling a pineapple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11403982499040106978\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales have the distinctive \"sword\" extension on their lower tail fin, while females lack this feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11403982499040107827\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are peaceful, livebearing fish, well-suited for community tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"93b3217f-0173-42ac-ba92-9a74fd1b7c36\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11991642221388383144\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e6594310-3f9a-4893-95f9-fa08829a27a7\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eBecause this species can get quite large in size (up to 4-5 inches in most captive specimens), it will need greater tank volumes compared to other livebearers. However, like most livebearers, Swordtails are fond of harder water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11991642221388383144\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"e6594310-3f9a-4893-95f9-fa08829a27a7\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 61-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 7.0-8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: Solitary or in a Colony; Ideally stock 2-3 females per male fish to mitigate harassment and courtship attempts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous; Swordtails will readily consume commercial flakes\/pellets, live baby brine shrimp or daphnia, algae, and frozen bloodworms\/brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: This species can coexist with Bristlenose Plecos, Catfish (Corydoradinae), Mollies, and other non-aggressive, fin nipping fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359403700356,"sku":"sku-41920014549086","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/4652bb875fcc9802818144b605a2b5cf.jpg?v=1782006431","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/pineapple-swordtail","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}