{"product_id":"marigold-swordtail","title":"Marigold Swordtail","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13128282353201272901\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Marigold Swordtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13128282353201272901\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold Swordtail fish, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e, are a vibrant, tank-bred variety of the common Swordtail, prized for their bright, marigold-like coloration and the distinctive \"sword\" extension on the male's lower caudal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13128282353201271382\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese peaceful, livebearing fish are popular in community aquariums due to their hardy nature and beautiful appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":52359401996420,"sku":"sku-41920003801182","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Swordtail-Marigold2020.jpg?v=1782006377","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/marigold-swordtail","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}