Black Swordtail

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Latin Name: Xiphophorus helleri
Common Name(s): Black Swordtail
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful
pH: 7.0-8.0
Adult Full Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: ABN: Chromo Flakes/ 1.7 mm Chromo Pellets/ Frozen Bloodworms, Hikari: Microwafers

Description: Swordtails are hardy livebearers that come in many varieties of color. True to their name, the male swordtails have an elongated caudal fin, resembling a sword.