Sanke Swordtail

🐠 Sanke Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

The Sanke Swordtail fish is a colourful and active freshwater tropical fish prized for its bold red, white, and black coloration, inspired by classic Sanke koi patterns 🎨. This livebearer aquarium fish is hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for beginner aquariums and community fish tanks alike.

Male Sanke Swordtails are known for their distinctive elongated sword-shaped tail ⚔️, while females grow slightly larger with a fuller body. Their constant movement and friendly temperament make them a popular community aquarium fish for planted freshwater setups.

⭐ Key Features

• 🎨 Bright Sanke koi-style colour pattern

• 🐟 Hardy freshwater tropical fish

• 🧘 Peaceful community tank fish

• 💪 Ideal beginner aquarium fish

• 🏊 Active swimmer with lively behaviour

• 🐣 Livebearer fish (easy to breed)

🧪 Sanke Swordtail Care Requirements

🏠 Tank Size:
Minimum 20-gallon aquarium (larger tanks recommended for groups)

🌡️ Water Temperature:
22–26°C (72–79°F) — ideal for tropical freshwater aquariums

⚖️ pH Range:
7.0–8.2

💧 Water Hardness:
Moderate to hard water conditions

🙂 Temperament:
Peaceful and active
Best kept in groups of 1 male to 2–3 females to reduce stress

🍽️ Diet:
Omnivorous freshwater aquarium fish
Feed a varied diet including:

• High-quality tropical fish flakes or pellets

• 🦐 Frozen or live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia)

• 🌿 Plant-based foods such as spirulina or blanched vegetables

🤝 Compatibility:
Excellent community fish that pair well with:

• Tetras

• Corydoras catfish

• Platies

• Mollies
  Avoid slow-moving or long-finned fish that may be nipped.

🌱 Aquascaping & Environment:
Planted freshwater aquariums are recommended to provide shelter, reduce stress, and protect fry 🐟🐟.

💎 Why Choose Sanke Swordtails?

The Sanke Swordtail livebearer combines easy care, vibrant colour, and peaceful behaviour, making it one of the most popular tropical freshwater fish for home aquariums. Whether you’re building a planted community tank or starting your first aquarium, this species is reliable, eye-catching, and full of personality ✨.

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