Neon Swordtail
A perfect starter fish.
Neon swordtail. Even though they are adaptable and quite durable avoid sudden and violent temperature drops in temperature as this can harm your fish and make their immune system vulnerable. Species neon swordtail xiphophorus helleri. Current size 3cm 4cm.
Swordtails xiphophorus hellerii are peaceful community fish that reproduce with ease. Neon swordtail xiphophorus hellerii imperial tropicals. They have a prismatic appearance with neon blue red and orange colors mixing together creating an iridescent look that is further accentuated by multiple specimens swimming together.
The neon swordtail xiphophorus helleri is named for the bright neon blue coloration that extends the length of the fish. Adult length 10cm. The neon swordtail is aptly named for its exciting electric coloration.
They have a prismatic appearance with neon blue red and orange colors mixing together creating an iridescent look that is further accentuated by multiple specimens swimming together. Presence of a sword. Like a living prism the neon swordtail exudes a rainbow of rich iridescence that accentuates the movements of this active fish.
The tail of this fish looks like a sword and this characteristic is present only in the males therefore this fish is named so swordtail. Temperature range 22 28 c. They should do fine in any water temperature between 65 82 fahrenheit.
Special requirements can fight if too many males are kept together. Swordtail fish are sturdy tropical fish that can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures. The neon swordtail xiphophorus helleri is named for the bright neon blue coloration that extends the length of the fish.
They are livebearers meaning the females release live fry rather than laying eggs.
