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- Belong to the Poeciliidae family of fish
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
- Size: Up to 5 inches
- Will tolerate fresh and brackish water
- Can produce 20-80 young each month
- Males may become aggressive when breeding
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Swordtails are freshwater live bearing tropical fish popular among fishkeepers. Native to Central America, the species is characterized by the long sword like extension on the tails of the males. The females are larger and rounder with a fan-like tail. Selective breeding has produced a wide variety of color and fin shapes. Swordtails have been known to interbreed with their close relatives, platies, to produce hybrids.
Swordtails are omnivorous, generally peaceful and have been kept successfully in community tanks. Because they breed prolifically and bear large, self sufficient young, they are a popular choice for amateur fish breeders.
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Swordtails Questions
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When Swordtails are pregnant, how long does it take for the babies eyes to appear? 1 AnswerThe gestation period for a Swordtail is 24 to 40 days (about one month). Midway through pregnancy, the female Swordtail will get a dark spot on her near her ana... read more
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We've got more Neons, Angelfish and Swordtails!!!
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@KeeperOfTheHDB oh I have a few, the platys and the swordtails keep reproducing so there is about 20 odd fish in the tank
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