Swordtail Fish

Do swordtails lay eggs? No, they do not. Swordtails are livebearers and therefore they give birth to live fry. They are easy to keep and easy to breed fish. That makes them a perfect choice for beginner aquarists. Like the other live bearing fish, swordtails do not require any form…

If you fail to care for your swordtail fry properly, they will get eaten by their parents or other fish. Like all the other livebearers, swordtails do not have maternal instincts and will, therefore, consume their young ones soon after birth. But why do swordtails eat their fry? Swordtails are…

As an aquarium owner, you may realize that your swordtail fish lies on the bottom of the tank for quite some days before meeting its sunset day. And, the question that most people ask is, why is my swordtail fish laying on the bottom? There could be many reasons why…

One of the commonest reasons is that the fish might be in stress due to improper tank conditions or diseases. The stress can also arise due to harassment by other tankmates. The pregnant females are more prone to the condition. It is important you understand the main causes so that…

If you need a colorful, easy to breed and peaceful fish to add in your aquarium, swordtail fish is a great consideration. Swordtail fish is native to Central America and North America and their crossbreeding has led to the production of many fin shapes and colors. One of the fish…

Why did my swordtail fish die? This is among the questions that people ask more frequently. Each year, people buy millions of swordtail fish but what they do not know is that these fish have a lifespan of 3-5 years when in the aquarium but they are likely to die…

The Swordtail is among the freshwater species indigenous to North and Central America. Aquarium escapes have seen them distributed to other continents. Since they can survive in a variety of conditions, they do well in captivity and are incredibly popular as pets. They are easy to care for and have…