{"product_id":"hi-fin-red-eye-blood-red-lyretail-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri-tank-bred","title":"Hi Fin Red Eye Blood Red Lyretail Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri), Tank-Bred","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis incredible lyretail swordtail is a deluxe variety with intense coloration and elegant fin extensions!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hi Fin Red Eye Blood Red Lyretail Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a rather uncommon and deluxe swordtail variation that has bright red-orange coloration. and dramatic fin extensions. Reliable sexing can be done by checking the anal fin area for the male gonopodium, a tube-like organ used in fertilization during spawning. Like most swordtail varieties, the Red Eye Blood Red Hi Fin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) is a variant of the wild Green Swordtail (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiphophorus helleri\u003c\/em\u003e), but it also has genetics of other \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiphophorus\u003c\/em\u003e species (such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eX. maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eX. variatus \u003c\/em\u003eplaty varieties) to achieve new color patterns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwordtails typically occupy the top level of the water column, although they can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. They are also not afraid to jump, so they must be kept in an aquarium with either a lid\/hood\/canopy or at least a significantly lowered water level. They will not eat or bother plants. They are safe with other peaceful fish as long as the other fish are not known to nip at the long tail of the male swordtails. Adult dwarf shrimp may be safe as well, some swordtails will attain a size large enough to consider such small shrimp prey. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. Swordtails are best kept in groups, particularly groups where females outnumber males since mature males will constantly pursue females for breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile not a picky eater, the Hi Fin Red Eye Blood Red Lyretail Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri) will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncommon variety with deluxe red orange coloration and fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for inhabiting the top of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery undemanding and perfect for beginners and experts alike   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature:  64° - 82.4° F (16° - 28° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH:  7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH:  10 - 30 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum tank size:  10 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDiet:  Omnivorous.  Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSocial behavior:  Peaceful, schooling\/shoaling.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrigin:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage adult size:  2.5 - 3 inches (6.3 - 7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage purchase size:  1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm) or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":49069652672665,"sku":"xkx1790043163349","price":8.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 3","offer_id":49069652705433,"sku":"vwv1790043163350","price":24.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":49069652738201,"sku":"spo1790043163351","price":53.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 9","offer_id":49069652770969,"sku":"bse1790043163352","price":63.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 12","offer_id":49069652803737,"sku":"bah1790043163353","price":100.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/hi-fin-red-eye-blood-red-lyretail-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri-tank-bred_1.jpg?v=1790043167","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/hi-fin-red-eye-blood-red-lyretail-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}