Livebearer - Swordtail Velvet Tux - LSVTN

They are livebearers, meaning the females release live fry rather than laying eggs. It is recommended to keep more females than males, as males can easily harass females with relentless attempts to reproduce, leading to stress in the females. Dominant males will begin developing swords and a modified anal fin, called a gonopodium, around 1-1.5" in length. However, it is not uncommon for less dominant males to maintain the physical appearance of a female until much later in life.

Tropical Insight

Care Level - Easy

Temperament - Peaceful

Diet - Omnivore 

Max Size - 4in

Family - Poeciliidae

Water Recommendations:

Temp. - 68 to 80

Gh - 12 to 30

Kh - 10 to 30

Ph - 7.0 to 8.5

Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimens.