The
Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a color morph originating from the
popular group of fish collectively known as Swordtails. Koi Swordtails receive
their common name from their similarity to the popular selectively bred carp
call Koi (Nishikigoi), more specifically the Kohaku, Sanke and Show Koi
varieties with exhibit the popular orange, red & black colored areas over a
milky white body.
Contrasting
deep reddish orange marks wrap around a brilliant white, semi-transparent body
to create a showcase fish that is both stunning and fairly easy to breed.
Quick
stats and Aquarium maintenance guide of Koi Swordtail:
Care
Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum
Size: 4"
Minimum
Tank Size: 20 Gallons
Water
Conditions: 64-82° F, KH 12-30, pH
7.0-8.3
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Central America
Family: Poeciliidae
Species: Swordtails
Aquarium
Type: Community
Koi
Swordtail breeding: The Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) will eagerly
consume a wide variety of foods ranging from plant matter and algae to meaty
foods and small insects. In nature they prey on small crustaceans, insects,
larvae and small worms that they find living in and near the river bank
vegetation.
The
Koi Swordtail is an omnivore that will eat commercially prepared flaked foods,
freeze dried bloodworms, tubifex, and brine shrimp as well as algae.
Approximate Purchase Size of
Koi Swordtail: 1" to 1-1/2"
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