{"product_id":"kohaku-koi-swordtail","title":"Kohaku Koi Swordtail","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Kohaku Koi Swordtail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kohaku Koi Swordtail is a striking selectively bred variety of Swordtail known for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright white body with vivid red-orange markings\u003c\/strong\u003e, closely resembling the classic Kohaku pattern seen in ornamental koi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese colourful livebearers are active, hardy and well suited to community aquariums. Males are easily recognised by their characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eextended sword-shaped lower caudal fin\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females have a rounded tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKohaku Koi Swordtails are peaceful community fish that appreciate plenty of swimming space, vegetation and stable water conditions. They are excellent beginner fish and readily adapt to a wide range of aquarium environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other livebearers, they reproduce readily in captivity. Females give birth to \u003cstrong\u003efree-swimming live young\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a well-planted aquarium can provide valuable cover for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kohaku Koi Swordtail \/ Koi Swordtail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poeciliidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Livebearer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community aquariums and planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Kohaku Koi Swordtails peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful community fish and can be kept with other similarly sized peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Kohaku Koi Swordtails get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females can grow slightly larger, reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Kohaku Koi Swordtails need a large aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of around \u003cstrong\u003e100 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, particularly when keeping a group. They are active swimmers and appreciate plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Kohaku Koi Swordtails breed in an aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are livebearers and can reproduce readily. Females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Kohaku Koi Swordtails eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and readily accept quality flakes and pellets, along with \u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina, algae-based foods, daphnia, brine shrimp and other frozen foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many males together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMale Swordtails can compete and harass females. A ratio of around \u003cstrong\u003eone male to several females\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwordtails are active fish and benefit from a spacious aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in very soft, acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey generally perform best in neutral to moderately alkaline, mineral-rich water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverlooking breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwordtails reproduce readily, and populations can increase quickly when fry survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir flowing fins can make them vulnerable to fin-nipping tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942440218763,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Swordtail-Koi-2-New.jpg?v=1787194235","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/kohaku-koi-swordtail","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}