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The male Swordtail is especially prized for its namesake feature, the showy extension on the lower part of its tail resembling a sword.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Swordtail requires an aquarium of at least 20 gallons that is well planted with plenty of room for swimming. Because of its peaceful nature, the Swordtail is well suited for the community aquarium. However, the male Swordtail can demonstrate territorial aggression towards other male Swordtails so care should be taken when housing more than one male. Also, the Swordtail is an accomplished jumper, so be sure to provide a secure cover for the aquarium. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Swordtail is a live-bearing fish related to freshwater aquarium favorites including guppies, mollies, and platys. As such, a female Swordtail can give birth to as many as 80 fry at one time. A spawning box is recommended, or if one is not available, provide dense floating cover to protect the Swordtail fry from potential predation by the adults. 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Peaceful in nature, the Blood Red Hi Fin Swordtail is well suited for the community aquarium. Males can be aggressive toward one another so care should be taken when housing more than one. Blood Red Hi Fin Lyretail Swordtails are livebearers and can give birth to as many as 80 fry at one time. 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It is a beautiful color variety of the \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus helleri\u003c\/em\u003e Swordtail that boasts brilliant, neon-colored bands across the length of its body. Like a living prism, the Neon Swordtail exudes a rainbow of rich, iridescence that accentuates the movements of this active fish.\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Swordtail is perhaps the quintessential community aquarium fish. The time-tested popularity of the Swordtail can be attributed to its ease of care, peaceful temperament, and wonderfully diverse fin and color varieties. The most common Swordtail varieties include: Red Wag, Red Velvet, Marigold, Black Nubian, and Pineapple Swordtail. The male Swordtail is especially prized for its namesake feature, the showy extension on the lower part of its tail resembling a sword.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe Neon Swordtail requires an aquarium of at least 20 gallons that is well planted with plenty of room for swimming. 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