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Swordtail
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Green (wild-type)

A variant of Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

Green (wild-type)

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

The natural Xiphophorus hellerii: olive-green flanks with a red lateral stripe and, in males, the long lower 'sword' tail extension.

Keeper tips for this variant

Active and a strong jumper — keep a tight-fitting lid. Hard, neutral-to-alkaline water and room to swim (90 L+).

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

Other Livebearers variants

Green Swordtail (wild-type)Red SwordtailPineapple / Marigold SwordtailLyretail SwordtailWagtail / Tuxedo SwordtailRed VelvetPineapple / MarigoldKoi (Kohaku)Lyretail