{"product_id":"kohaku-swordtail-xiphophorus-hellerii","title":"Kohaku Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBring the classic beauty of a Japanese Koi pond to your freshwater tank with the stunning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eKohaku Swordtail\u003c\/b\u003e. Characterized by its brilliant \"Sanke\" or \"Kohaku\" patterning—featuring a snowy white body accented by patches of vivid, translucent red—this variety is a true masterpiece of selective breeding. With their sleek profiles and active swimming style, Kohaku Swordtails provide a sophisticated pop of color that stands out in any aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Stats \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/i\u003e (Kohaku Morph)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e While their wild ancestors hail from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eCentral and North America\u003c\/b\u003e, the Kohaku variety is a specialized line-bred color morph developed specifically for the ornamental fish hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–5 inches (males develop the iconic \"sword\" on their tail).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails are celebrated for being \"beginner-friendly\" yet striking enough for advanced collectors. They are hardy and adaptable but thrive best in water that isn't too soft or acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e29 to 30 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is ideal. As active, energetic swimmers, they require plenty of horizontal room to roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e They look particularly radiant against a dark substrate or a lush green planted background, which makes their white-and-red contrast shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/b\u003e They appreciate a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003ewell-planted aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e with open swimming spaces in the middle. Including floating plants like Frogbit or Salvinia helps provide cover and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F to 82°F (22°C–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.0–8.3 (Slightly alkaline water is preferred).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 12–30 dGH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThese fish are classic omnivores and are not picky eaters. A varied diet is the secret to maintaining the intensity of their red patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaily Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality flakes or small sinking pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Enhancement:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplement with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms to boost their \"Koi-like\" pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrazing:\u003c\/b\u003e They will occasionally graze on algae within the tank, helping keep your surfaces clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eKohaku Swordtails are peaceful, social fish that thrive in a community setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Partners:\u003c\/b\u003e Other livebearers like Mollies and Platies, as well as Corydoras, Tetras, and peaceful Gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e To keep the peace, maintain a ratio of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eone male to at least two or three females\u003c\/b\u003e. This ensures that the females aren't over-stressed by the male’s active courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, predatory fish that may view the Swordtail as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eLike all \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eXiphophorus\u003c\/i\u003e species, the Kohaku Swordtail is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003elivebearer\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEasy Spawning:\u003c\/b\u003e Breeding is very straightforward; females will give birth to live, free-swimming fry every 28 days or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFry Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure the survival of the babies, provide plenty of fine-leafed plants (like Java Moss or Guppy Grass) where the fry can hide from hungry adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarist Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure your aquarium has a tight-fitting lid! Swordtails are famous for their jumping ability and can easily leap out of an open-top tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⁃\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40969215344704,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-15.png?v=1776439643","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/kohaku-swordtail-xiphophorus-hellerii","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}