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This incredible swordtail is a deluxe variety with intense coloration and elegant fin extensions!

TheRed Eye Blood Red Hi Fin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a rather uncommon and deluxe swordtail variation that hasbright red-orange coloration. and dramatic fin extensions. Reliable sexing can be done by checking the anal fin area for the male gonopodium, a tube-like organ used in fertilization during spawning. Like most swordtail varieties, the Red Eye Blood Red Hi Fin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a variant of the wild Green Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri), but it also has genetics of otherXiphophorusspecies (such asX. maculatusandX. variatusplaty varieties) to achieve new color patterns.

Swordtails typically occupy the top level of the water column, although they can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. They are also not afraid to jump, so they must be kept in an aquarium with either a lid/hood/canopy or at least a significantly lowered water level. They will not eat or bother plants. They are safe with other peaceful fish as long as the other fish are not known to nip at the long tail of the male swordtails. Adult dwarf shrimpmay be safe as well, some swordtails will attain a size large enough to consider such small shrimp prey. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. Swordtails are best kept in groups, particularly groups where females outnumber males since mature males will constantly pursue females for breeding.

While not a picky eater, the Red Eye Blood Red Hi Fin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Uncommon variety with deluxe red orange coloration and fins
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Hardy and adaptable
• Excellent for inhabiting the top of the aquarium
• Very undemanding and perfect for beginners and experts alike

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 64 – 82.4 F (16 – 28 C)
• pH: 7.0 – 8.0
• KH: 10 – 30 dKH
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
• Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Mexico.
• Average adult size: 2.5 – 3 inches (6.3 – 7.5 cm)
• Average purchase size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm) or larger

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