Terms and Conditions
Please read the following before you place an order.
Santa Claus Swordtail
£4.95
Xiphophorus hellerii
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus helleri |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Max Size | 10cm |
| Temperature | 16° - 28° °C |
| pH | 6.0-7.6 |
Swordtails require a tank that is a minimum of 3ft in length, and preferably longer, due to their eventual adult size. More streamlined and agile than platies, swords are often found in fast-flowing habitats and appreciate cooler water and high oxygen levels. They can be kept in community aquariums where no tiny fish are present, and they will appreciate plant cover. They also make excellent companions for smaller species of Central American cichlids such as Thorichthys and Cryptoheros in large aquaria, where they can avoid intruding on spawning territories. Males can become quite competitive towards one another, so it is wise to limit yourself to one male per tank in smaller set-ups. Larger groups are best with three or more males to spread aggression, outnumbered by females. There are numerous colour variants available and the wide selection often mirrors that of platies, due to their ease of hybridisation. Green forms, with or without black speckling, are closest to the wild fish and may be more tolerant of cooler temperatures.
Xiphophorus hellerii
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus helleri |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Max Size | 10cm |
| Temperature | 16° - 28° °C |
| pH | 6.0-7.6 |
Swordtails require a tank that is a minimum of 3ft in length, and preferably longer, due to their eventual adult size. More streamlined and agile than platies, swords are often found in fast-flowing habitats and appreciate cooler water and high oxygen levels. They can be kept in community aquariums where no tiny fish are present, and they will appreciate plant cover. They also make excellent companions for smaller species of Central American cichlids such as Thorichthys and Cryptoheros in large aquaria, where they can avoid intruding on spawning territories. Males can become quite competitive towards one another, so it is wise to limit yourself to one male per tank in smaller set-ups. Larger groups are best with three or more males to spread aggression, outnumbered by females. There are numerous colour variants available and the wide selection often mirrors that of platies, due to their ease of hybridisation. Green forms, with or without black speckling, are closest to the wild fish and may be more tolerant of cooler temperatures.
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
Got a question about our tropical fish for sale?
Get in contact on [number/email], or fill out our contact form, and we'll get back to you.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
Copyright 2024
