Firecracker Swordtail - 3cm (Xiphophorus hellerii) (Live Fish)

Firecracker Swordtails (Xiphophorus hellerii) are colourful and active livebearers admired for their vibrant red and orange colouration, lively personality, and distinctive sword-shaped extension on the male's tail. Their bright appearance and active swimming behaviour make them an attractive addition to planted community aquariums.

They thrive in well-maintained aquariums with stable water quality, good filtration, plenty of plants, and open swimming space. Providing vegetation and sheltered areas gives females and young fry places to retreat. As livebearers, swordtails can reproduce readily in suitable conditions, so consider the male-to-female ratio and provide suitable cover for fry.

Size, colour, pattern, sex, fin shape, and appearance may vary.

✓ Vibrant red and orange colouration
✓ Distinctive sword-shaped male tail
✓ Active and colourful livebearer
✓ Ideal for planted community aquariums