{"product_id":"neon-swordtail","title":"Neon Swordtail","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15116306872700245415\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Neon Swordtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15116306872700245415\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neon Swordtail (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus helleri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant colors and distinctive sword-like tail on males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15116306872700247542\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a peaceful and easy-to-care-for species, making it a great choice for beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15116306872700245573\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"3a787325-996c-429b-9ec7-59d93df95552\"\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 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":52359402684548,"sku":"sku-41920007405662","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/NeonSwordtail1.jpg?v=1782006378","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/neon-swordtail","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}