{"product_id":"brick-swordtail","title":"Brick Swordtail","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16323585409300956241\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Brick Swordtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16323585409300956241\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brick Swordtail (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a freshwater, livebearing fish known for its peaceful nature and vibrant colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16323585409300958324\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are popular in community tanks and easily identified by the \"sword\" extension on the male's tail fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"4787cccf-6204-4d2d-b210-cc1b635e160c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11991642221388383144\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e6594310-3f9a-4893-95f9-fa08829a27a7\"\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 class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e6594310-3f9a-4893-95f9-fa08829a27a7\"\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":52359402619012,"sku":"sku-41919993315422","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/swordtail-fish.webp?v=1782006399","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/brick-swordtail","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}