Lemon Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) - Live Fish

🍋 Lemon Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)
Bright, bold, and brilliantly low-maintenance.

Add a splash of sunshine to your aquarium with the Lemon Swordtail — a dazzling livebearer known for its vivid yellow body, sleek silhouette, and the male’s signature lower "sword" tail extension. Peaceful, hardy, and full of energy, Lemon Swordtails are perfect for both beginner hobbyists and seasoned aquarists looking to liven up a community tank.

🔍 Quick Facts:

• Common Name: Lemon Swordtail

• Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii

• Origin: Central America (captive-bred)

• Size: 4–5 inches (females may be slightly larger)

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Lifespan: 3–5 years

• Care Level: Easy

🏡 Ideal Aquarium Setup:

• Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 7.0–8.2

• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard

• Environment Needs:

  • Aquatic plants for shelter and breeding

  • Open swimming space

  • Gentle filtration with stable water parameters

  • Compatible with other peaceful fish like guppies, mollies, tetras, platies, and cory cats

🍽️ Diet:
Omnivorous and easy to feed:

• High-quality flakes or pellets

• Frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)

• Vegetable supplements (spirulina, blanched greens)

🐣 Breeding Info:

• Livebearer species; females give birth to free-swimming fry

• Very easy to breed in home aquariums

• For best results, keep 1 male with 2–3 females

• Provide floating plants or hiding spots for fry survival

🌟 Fun Facts:

• The Lemon Swordtail’s color pops even more under LED aquarium lights

• Males develop a sword-like extension on the lower caudal fin used in courtship

• Swordtails are part of the same family as platies and can interbreed

💡 Pro Tip:
Provide a varied diet and clean water to maintain intense yellow coloration. Avoid overcrowding and offer plenty of hiding spaces to reduce stress.

☀️ Brighten your tank with the zesty glow of the Lemon Swordtail — a cheerful, energetic favorite that’s as easy to keep as it is beautiful.

🛒 Order now and bring home a ray of aquatic sunshine!