Black Swordtail

Difficulty: Beginner
Personality: Peaceful
Latin Name: Xiphophorus helleri
Adult size: 5"
Min. Tanks Size: 20gl
Plant safe: Yes
Food: Flakes, Bloodworms, Microwafers

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.