Swordtail

Family: Poecliidae Size: 3-5 inches Food: Omnivorous Temperature: 68-79 Degrees fahrenheit

Swordtails are hardy and colorful fish that make a wonderful addition to the passive community aquarium. Swordtails are easy to breed, and new color varieties are developed through selective breeding programs. The fish acquired the name from the long sword like fin that protrudes from the male's tail. In order to reduce aggression among them it is ideal to maintain a small school of 5 or more fish in the aquarium. Swordtails add interest and color to the passive community aquarium, and make a perfect addition for the novice to expert alike.