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The Pineapple Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a colorful livebearer known for its warm yellow-to-orange body, red accents, and the distinctive extended lower tail fin found on mature males. Their combination of size, color, and constant activity makes them an excellent choice when you want a fish that stands out without being difficult to keep.
Pineapple Swordtails are active swimmers and appreciate an aquarium with plenty of open space alongside planted areas for cover. They're generally peaceful and work well in appropriately sized community aquariums with other active, non-aggressive fish.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Xiphophorus hellerii
Adult Size: About 4–5 inches
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.3
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted community aquariums, livebearer setups, and tanks where an active, colorful centerpiece fish is wanted.
Swordtails do best with a varied diet of quality prepared foods along with plant-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods. They generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water and should have enough open swimming room to accommodate their active nature.
Like other livebearers, Pineapple Swordtails reproduce readily when males and females are kept together. Multiple males can also compete with one another, so adequate space, plant cover, and an appropriate male-to-female ratio are important when maintaining a group.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Pineapple Swordtails aren't difficult to find, but the quality can vary considerably. We look for healthy, well-built fish with strong coloration, clean fins, and attractive markings. Mature males are especially impressive when their coloration and signature sword develop properly.
We'd rather offer a smaller group of Swordtails we're happy with than fill the tank with average ones.
Quality Worth Keeping.
IN-PERSON SALES ONLY
The Pineapple Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a colorful livebearer known for its warm yellow-to-orange body, red accents, and the distinctive extended lower tail fin found on mature males. Their combination of size, color, and constant activity makes them an excellent choice when you want a fish that stands out without being difficult to keep.
Pineapple Swordtails are active swimmers and appreciate an aquarium with plenty of open space alongside planted areas for cover. They're generally peaceful and work well in appropriately sized community aquariums with other active, non-aggressive fish.
Care Information
Scientific Name:Xiphophorus hellerii
Adult Size: About 4–5 inches
Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Peaceful
Swimming Level: Middle to Upper
Diet: Omnivore
Recommended Group: 3+
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: Approximately 7.0–8.3
Difficulty: Easy
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
Best For: Planted community aquariums, livebearer setups, and tanks where an active, colorful centerpiece fish is wanted.
Swordtails do best with a varied diet of quality prepared foods along with plant-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods. They generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water and should have enough open swimming room to accommodate their active nature.
Like other livebearers, Pineapple Swordtails reproduce readily when males and females are kept together. Multiple males can also compete with one another, so adequate space, plant cover, and an appropriate male-to-female ratio are important when maintaining a group.
The Reserved Aquatics Standard
Pineapple Swordtails aren't difficult to find, but the quality can vary considerably. We look for healthy, well-built fish with strong coloration, clean fins, and attractive markings. Mature males are especially impressive when their coloration and signature sword develop properly.
We'd rather offer a smaller group of Swordtails we're happy with than fill the tank with average ones.
Quality Worth Keeping.
IN-PERSON SALES ONLY