{"product_id":"albino-firecracker-swordtails","title":"Albino Firecracker Swordtails","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Firecracker Swordtail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colourful livebearing fish known for its bright red-orange colouration, pale albino body tones and the distinctive elongated lower tail fin seen in mature males. Active, hardy and eye-catching, they are a great choice for lively community aquariums with moderately hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–12 cm, with males appearing longer due to the sword-like tail extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful and active, although males may chase females or compete with other males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSocial but not a true schooling fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in groups, ideally with more females than males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable with other peaceful community fish that enjoy similar water conditions, including mollies, platies, larger peaceful tetras, rainbowfish and some Corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very aggressive fish, persistent fin nippers and species requiring very soft, acidic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.0–8.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard water preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 100 L for a small group, with plenty of horizontal swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in a well-filtered aquarium with plants, open swimming areas and a secure lid, as Swordtails are capable jumpers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; feed quality flakes or pellets with vegetable matter, spirulina and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily mid to upper water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer. Females give birth to free-swimming fry and can reproduce regularly when males and females are housed together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbino Firecracker Swordtails are \u003cstrong\u003esocial fish rather than tight schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. A ratio of around \u003cstrong\u003eone male to two or three females\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually recommended to reduce stress from persistent male chasing. Multiple males may also compete with each other, so larger tanks with plenty of space and cover are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive fish are sold subject to availability and may vary slightly in size, colouration and fin development. Please review our livestock shipping and DOA guarantee before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43297467367633,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/files\/Untitleddesign_30.png?v=1788843114","url":"https:\/\/www.auraaquarium.com\/products\/albino-firecracker-swordtails","provider":"Aura Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}