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Swordtail
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Green Swordtail (wild-type)

A variant of Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

Green Swordtail (wild-type)

Representative Swordtailphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The wild-type Xiphophorus hellerii: an olive-green body with a fine red lateral stripe and a long sword extension on the lower caudal fin of males.

Keeper tips for this variant

The hardiest form — provide hard, slightly alkaline water (pH ~7.5+, GH 12+) and a tight lid, as swordtails are notorious jumpers.

This page covers the Green Swordtail (wild-type) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Swordtail

Other Livebearers variants

Red SwordtailPineapple / Marigold SwordtailLyretail SwordtailWagtail / Tuxedo Swordtail