Assorted Swordtail 5cm

Assorted Swordtail 5cm are young swordtail fish in a mix of colours and patterns, perfect for peaceful community aquariums. At around 5 cm, these assorted swordtail are a great size to settle in quickly, grow on, and add lively movement and colour to your tank.

Key Features of Assorted Swordtail 5cm

• Mixed colours and patterns
  A selection of assorted swordtail so each group includes a variety of colours and markings.
• Great size for growing on
  Sold at around 5 cm, large enough to be robust but still with plenty of growing and colouring up to do.
• Ideal for community tanks
  Generally peaceful and active, suitable for community aquariums with other similar‑sized, non‑aggressive fish.
• Classic livebearer species
  Assorted Swordtail 5cm are livebearers and may produce fry in the aquarium when kept in mixed groups.

Basic Care for Swordtail 5cm

• Tank size:
  A minimum of 75L is recommended for a small group of Assorted Swordtail 5cm, with larger tanks preferred for mixed livebearer communities.
• Water parameters (general guide):
  • Temperature: around 24–28°C
  • pH: roughly 7.0–8.2
  • Prefer harder, more alkaline water with some mineral content
• Diet:
  Assorted swordtail fish are omnivores with a strong appetite. Offer quality flakes or pellets as a staple, plus vegetable‑based foods (spirulina, blanched greens, algae wafers) and occasional frozen or live foods like brine shrimp or daphnia to support colour, growth and breeding condition.
• Temperament:
  Generally peaceful but active. Best kept with other community fish that enjoy similar water conditions and are not fin‑nippers. Males can be a little boisterous with each other, so provide space and cover.

Notes on Buying Assorted Swordtail 5cm