Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii compatibility profile with water parameters, social rules, and green/yellow/red tank mate checks.
Core facts
Adult size5"
Minimum tank30 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group3+
- temperature72-82F
- pH7-8.3
- water_hardnessGH 10-25 dGH | KH 4-14 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailyellow | schooling_size_issue
- Bettayellow | schooling_size_issue
- Ember Tetrayellow | water_hardness_mismatch
- Cherry Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Ghost Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Blue Dream Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Orange Sakura Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Black Rose Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Snowball Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Green Jade Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk