Red Swordtail Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Swordtail in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful community fish of similar size, such as mollies, platies, guppies, tetras, and some peaceful cichlids. Avoid fin-nippers or overly aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted tank with open swimming areas. Males can be territorial towards each other, so it's best to keep one male with multiple females (a ratio of 1 male to 2-3 females is ideal) to disperse aggression. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential. They are jumpers, so a secure lid is recommended.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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