Koi Swordtail

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"