What is the lifespan of a Swordtail Fish?

According to allpets.ai data, Swordtail Fish typically lives 3–5 years. Body length: 13–16 cm.

What health problems are common in Swordtail Fish?

According to allpets.ai data, Swordtail Fish is predisposed to 4 health conditions including Fin Rot, Ich (White Spot Disease), Bacterial Infections. 0 of these are hereditary. Regular screening is recommended for early detection.

How do you care for a Swordtail Fish?

According to allpets.ai data, Swordtail Fish care includes: Exercise: Beginner care level. Grooming: Omnivore. Annual exam focus: Compatible: Angelfish, Mollies, Peaceful Corydoras, Platies.

What are the breeding considerations for Swordtail Fish?

According to allpets.ai data, Swordtail Fish has an average litter size of ?–?. Dystocia risk: N/A. CHIC required tests: Easy, livebearers.

What water parameters does Swordtail Fish need?

According to allpets.ai data, Swordtail Fish requires: Water temperature: 17-28°C. pH: pH 7-8.5. Diet: Omnivore.

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Swordtail Fish

Species: Fish Origin: Central America Size: Medium

Basic Information

Species	Fish
Origin	Central America
Size Category	Medium
Category	Fish
Original Purpose	Ornamental

Vital Statistics

Body Length	13–16 cm
Lifespan	3–5 years
Senior Age Threshold	4 years

Adult Preventive Care

Exercise Needs	Beginner care level
Grooming	Omnivore
Annual Exam Focus	Compatible: Angelfish, Mollies, Peaceful Corydoras, Platies
Routine Care	Incompatible: Large predatory fish, Aggressive cichlids, Fin-nippers

Health Predispositions (4 conditions)

Condition	Onset Stage	Risk	Hereditary	Screening
Fin Rot	adult	medium	No	N/A
Ich (White Spot Disease)	adult	medium	No	N/A
Bacterial Infections	adult	medium	No	N/A
Melanoma	adult	high	No	N/A

Breeding & Genetics

CHIC Required Tests	Easy, livebearers
Recommended DNA Tests	Xiphophorus hellerii

Water Parameters & Husbandry

Water Temperature	17-28°C
pH Range	pH 7-8.5
Water Type & Tank	Freshwater, Min tank: 38L
Diet	Omnivore
Common Issues	Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, active

Behavioral Ethogram

Locomotion	Active swimming, Exploring surroundings, Courtship displays, Leaping/jumping, Swimming alongside females
Social	Peaceful, active
Stress/Displacement	Clamped fins, Shimmying, Hiding, Color fading, Staying near the surface

AI Communication Decoding

AI-Trainable Signals	Color pattern changes, Shimmying/erratic swimming, Clamped fins, Hiding behavior, Headstands/pecks
Context-Dependent Vocalizations	Clamped fins, Shimmying, Hiding, Color fading, Staying near the surface
Interspecies Communication	Water type: Freshwater, pH: 7-8.5