{"product_id":"sanke-swordtail-1","title":"Sanke Swordtail","description":"\u003cp\u003ename: sanke swordtail (xiphophorus hellerii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emax size: up to 5–6 inches, including the male's sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewater parameters: pH 7.0-8.2, temperature 72-82°F, moderately hard to hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediet: omnivorous – thrives on high quality flakes, pellets, spirulina-based foods, and vegetable matter; supplement with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms for optimal health and coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etemperament: peaceful, active, and social; males may occasionally compete for dominance, especially when females are present; best kept in groups with more females than males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etank setup: planted aquarium of at least 30 gallons with plenty of open swimming space, moderate filtration, and areas of dense vegetation for shelter; a tightly fitting lid is essential because swordtails are excellent jumpers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompatibility: excellent with peaceful community fish such as mollies, platies, rainbowfish, larger tetras, peaceful barbs, and corydoras; avoid aggressive fish and persistent fin nippers that may damage the males' elongated tails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebehavior: energetic swimmers that explore all levels of the aquarium, particularly the middle and upper regions; males frequently display their elongated sword-like tail extensions during courtship, while females give birth to fully developed, free-swimming fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efun fact: sanke swordtails are named after the famous Taisho Sanke koi variety, featuring a beautiful combination of red, white, and black markings. Each fish develops its own unique pattern, making no two individuals exactly alike. Mature males also develop the signature sword-shaped tail extension that gives swordtails their name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"1.25\"","offer_id":67681808777516,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/I_will_tell_you_the_name_of_a__58130_Nano_Banana_2.png?v=1793102526","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/sanke-swordtail-1","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}