{"product_id":"berlin-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri-copy","title":"Black Berlin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content user-select-text\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard has-image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-horizontal-separator\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Berlin Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Berlin Swordtail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking color variety of the popular Swordtail, featuring a deep black body contrasted with vibrant blue \/ gold highlights. Hardy, active, and easy to care for, this beautiful livebearer is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Their peaceful nature and constant activity make them a standout addition to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant black coloration with vivid Berlin pattern accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive and peaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for and highly adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearing species that may breed readily in the home aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus helleri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Berlin Swordtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Berlin Swordtails are omnivorous and thrive on a varied diet. Feed high-quality flakes or pellets supplemented with frozen, live, or freeze-dried foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Vegetable-based foods and algae-rich diets will help maintain optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese social fish do well with other peaceful community species including tetras, rasboras, mollies, platies, corydoras, and peaceful rainbowfish. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other swordtails, Black Berlin Swordtails are livebearers. Females can give birth to batches of free-swimming fry approximately every 4–6 weeks when conditions are favorable. Dense plants or breeding boxes can help protect young fry from predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Berlin Swordtail combines stunning coloration, hardiness, and an engaging personality. Their bold appearance and active swimming behavior make them a beautiful centerpiece fish for freshwater community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Fish coloration and patterning may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ad-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e \u003cslot name=\"slot-a8699055-ed9c-fa34-f4be-22b5e280234d-inline\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mister Aqua Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53992378204478,"sku":"32127861004478","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_d78bd843-548a-45f5-ad37-52220a49ce64.png?v=1785353072","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/berlin-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri-copy","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}