{"product_id":"red-koi-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri","title":"Red Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its striking coloration and hardy nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red to orange body with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite “koi-like” patches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales have the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e“sword” extension\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lower tail fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are larger but lack the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: ~3–4 inches (excluding sword)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: ~4–5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0 (slightly alkaline preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re very hardy, making them \u003cstrong\u003egreat for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales can be \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial with other males\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in groups with \u003cstrong\u003e1 male to 2–3 females\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivores:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality flakes or pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen\/live foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables (blanched spinach, zucchini)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearers (like guppies and platies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery easy to breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales can store sperm and produce multiple broods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry should be separated or heavily planted tank used for survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate planting with open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd hardy plants (Java fern, Anubias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle filtration with good oxygenation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Danshuiyu Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725500072254,"sku":"400000001869","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/products\/Koi-Swordtail.jpg?v=1698816606","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/red-koi-swordtail-xiphophorus-helleri","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}