Green Swordtail

The Green Swordtail is a vibrant and active livebearer known for its striking green body and the male’s signature sword-like tail extension. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, Green Swordtails make an excellent addition to freshwater community tanks. Their constant movement and vivid color bring life and energy to any aquarium.

Highlights:

• Distinct green sheen with metallic undertones

• Males feature a long, “sword” tail fin

• Peaceful and social — great for community tanks

• Livebearer species — easy to breed in captivity

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C

• pH Level: 7.0 – 8.3

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 mg/L

• Nitrate: < 40 mg/L

• Hardness: 10 – 30 dGH

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 liters (larger for groups)

Care Level: Easy
Max Size: 10 – 12 cm (males slightly smaller)
Diet: Omnivorous (flakes, pellets, vegetables, live/frozen food)