{"product_id":"kohaku-swordtail-no-online-purchases","title":"Kohaku Swordtail - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Store Pick Up Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1lzozie\" data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"147\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKohaku Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eThe Kohaku Swordtail is a striking colour variety of the popular Swordtail, featuring a beautiful white body with vibrant red markings inspired by the famous Kohaku koi pattern. Hardy, active and easy to care for, these colourful livebearers are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eTheir peaceful temperament, constant activity and eye-catching colours make them a standout addition to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l80s2u\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kohaku Swordtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gbcl6x\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k1uat4\" data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poeciliidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ka8f8q\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred colour variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hrluh3\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 cm (males slightly smaller than females)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4rl9s\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xut8vz\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dy3hox\" data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kfytej\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails display a brilliant combination of creamy white and rich red colouration. Every fish has its own unique pattern, making each individual one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eMales develop the distinctive elongated lower tail fin, known as the \"sword\", while females have a shorter, rounded tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eA minimum aquarium size of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e75 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for a small group, although larger aquariums provide more stable water conditions and allow these active fish plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9bjpdg\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eTemperature: 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"neeb3o\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003epH: 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9qe200\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH): 10–25 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rbth2m\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eModerate water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l0xqg1\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eRegular partial water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eSwordtails appreciate clean, well-filtered water and benefit from a planted aquarium with open swimming areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gy3b3v\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails are peaceful community fish and mix well with many other similarly sized species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w8q2ji\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003ePlaties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13b19px\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eMollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t1u2hx\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a122jo\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"172yswa\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eBristlenose Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dlpg8v\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003ePeaceful Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x7hxr6\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eLarger Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcl25h\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003ePeaceful Barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eAvoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species that may damage the males' sword extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1alyfdz\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails are omnivores and readily accept a wide variety of foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eA balanced diet should include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yaklev\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eQuality tropical flakes or pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12q5xup\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eFrozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1baso64\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eLive foods as an occasional treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"175xrv9\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eVegetable matter including spirulina-based foods and blanched spinach or zucchini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eFeeding a varied diet helps maintain vibrant colouration and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12v647w\" data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eThese fish are constantly on the move and spend much of their time swimming throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eMales may occasionally display to one another, particularly during breeding, but serious aggression is uncommon in a well-sized aquarium with plenty of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eKeeping one male with two or more females often helps reduce unwanted attention towards individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d0niwh\" data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eHealthy females can produce broods every four to six weeks, with anywhere from 20 to over 100 fry depending on their size and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eTo improve fry survival:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k0wn1i\" data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eProvide dense plants or breeding mops for cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"25d5vc\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eFeed newly born fry finely crushed flake, powdered fry food or freshly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"137g7s0\" data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eConsider separating pregnant females or raising fry in a dedicated grow-out aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d8xxbi\" data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vyhhcv\" data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003eMaintain excellent water quality through regular maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qs5clr\" data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eProvide plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t3dmq1\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003eInclude live or artificial plants for shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7sluhp\" data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003eOffer a varied diet for optimum health and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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