Kohaku Swordtail - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Kohaku Swordtail - pickup in-store only.

Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii – Kohaku variety

Description: A selectively bred swordtail featuring a pale white to pearly body with contrasting orange-red markings. Mature males develop the characteristic sword-shaped extension on the lower tail. Active and colourful, Kohaku Swordtails are livebearers, producing free-swimming young rather than laying eggs.

Origin: The species originates from Mexico and Central America; the Kohaku is a captive-bred ornamental variety.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.2. Prefers moderately hard to hard water.

Temperature: Around 22–27°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 10–12 cm, with large individuals reaching 14–16 cm. Males may appear longer due to their sword-shaped tail extension.

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years with good care.

Food: High-quality tropical flakes or small pellets, supplemented with spirulina-based foods, blanched vegetables and occasional frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms.

Compatibility: Generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums with platies, mollies, rainbowfish and other peaceful fish that share similar water requirements. Males may chase females and compete with other males. Keep at least two to three females per male, with sufficient space and cover. May eat fry and small shrimp.

Habitat: An established, well-filtered freshwater aquarium with plants, sheltered areas and plenty of open swimming space.  Provide good aeration, regular partial water changes and a secure lid, as swordtails can jump.