Swordtail
Swordtail is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 15 gallons (57 L), water at 65-82°F (18-28°C) and a pH of 6.8-8.
Also searched as: swordtail, green swordtail
Quick facts
Males can be aggressive toward each other. Hardy livebearers.
| Minimum tank | 15 gallons (57 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 65-82°F (18-28°C) |
| pH | 6.8-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 3 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6.8-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Head and Tail Light Tetramin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.8-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bronze Corydorasmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Celebes Rainbowfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 galWhisker Shrimpmin tank 10 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
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