{"product_id":"lyretail-swordtail","title":"Lyretail Swordtail","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Lyretail Swordtail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyretail Swordtail is one of the most elegant livebearers available, combining the hardiness of the classic Swordtail with spectacular elongated lyre-shaped fins. Selectively bred from \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e, this variety is available in an incredible range of colours including red, orange, yellow, green, koi, wagtail, pineapple, and mixed patterns, making it a stunning feature fish for freshwater community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Lyretail Swordtails are easily recognised by their extended upper and lower tail rays, creating the beautiful lyre-shaped tail that gives the variety its name. Females are larger and lack the characteristic sword and lyretail extensions. These active fish spend most of their time swimming through the middle and upper levels of the aquarium and thrive when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyretail Swordtails are peaceful, hardy, and highly adaptable, making them an excellent choice for beginners. They thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming space and are ideal companions for Platies, Mollies, Corydoras, Rainbowfish, peaceful Tetras, and Gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet of premium tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina flakes, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and vegetable matter will maintain vibrant colours, healthy fins, and encourage regular breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, active, and easy to care for, the Lyretail Swordtail is a fantastic addition to any peaceful freshwater community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyretail Swordtail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive-bred variety of a species native to Mexico and Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 Litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003epH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–30 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–5 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity aquariums and planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Lyretail Swordtail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Lyretail Swordtail is a selectively bred variety of the common Swordtail featuring elongated upper and lower tail rays that create a graceful lyre-shaped tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Lyretail Swordtails peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are peaceful community fish that mix well with most non-aggressive tropical species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Lyretail Swordtails eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey thrive on premium flakes, micro pellets, spirulina foods, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and fresh vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Lyretail Swordtails live with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Adult shrimp are generally safe, although newborn shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Lyretail Swordtails breed easily?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like all Swordtails, they are livebearers and breed readily in community aquariums. Providing dense plants gives fry the best chance of survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping too many males together\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales may compete for females. A ratio of one male to two or three females helps reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water changes and stable water parameters are essential for maintaining healthy fish and long flowing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding only one type of food\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied omnivorous diet helps maintain vibrant colours and strong fin development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHousing with fin-nipping fish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid species such as Tiger Barbs that may damage the Lyretail's elongated fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOvercrowding the aquarium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of open swimming space and maintain excellent filtration to keep these active fish healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856338432139,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/EnS37GNxcz7Gj6Yt2N_KhtkQYb3_WzaO-P-c3pcGUUIfT65p5TDE73o350fM7LrYeHKyQ1cxJlYvErixGEIjacHb2PLepetO8dFMnn8MVxJj4h0_3sfOqEVe0t4sdiPjZuClmYIJ6zZiNs5uegTjX9558djtDA1KeQSfnkjYxPVv_82q9-Cwd0l.jpg?v=1786005220","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/lyretail-swordtail","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}