{"product_id":"santa-claus-swordtail-live-fish","title":"Santa Claus Swordtail Live Freshwater Fish (Xiphophorus hellerii) - Albino Koi Breed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the vibrant holiday spirit into your aquarium year-round with our stunning\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanta Claus Swordtails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Xiphophorus hellerii)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Koi Swordtails\u003c\/strong\u003e, these highly sought-after live freshwater community fish feature a brilliant, contrasting bright red-orange and crisp white pattern that perfectly mimics the classic \"Santa\" look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur healthy, active fish are raised in a densely planted ecosystem alongside ornamental snails and shrimp, ensuring they adapt beautifully to a thriving home aquarium environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Males:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stunning mature specimens featuring the signature, elegant long \"swordtail\" extension on the lower caudal fin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnsexed Juveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast-growing young fish showing early signs of their striking red-and-white patterns. Perfect for hobbyists who want to watch their fish mature and develop full coloration over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Stats \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Xiphophorus hellerii var. \"Santa Claus\" \/ \"Albino Koi\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy (Great for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful; excellent community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 to 5 inches (excluding the male's sword)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70°F – 78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness (gH):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–20 dGH (They thrive in moderately hard water)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0 – 8.3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous. Highly accept high-quality flake foods, bottom-feeder pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and high-protein meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do Santa Claus swordtails eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Claus swordtails are active omnivores. They happily eat high-quality tropical flakes, micropellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and brine shrimp. Because they enjoy grazing on biofilm and algae, they are completely safe to house in planted tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre Santa Claus swordtails peaceful community fish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, swordtails are famously peaceful, active swimmers. They make fantastic tankmates for other community livebearers (like platies and mollies), tetras, danios, corydoras catfish, and larger ornamental snails. As shown in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimage_4.png\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they thrive in community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you tell a male from a female Santa Claus swordtail?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult males are easily distinguished by their long, prominent tail extension—the \"sword\"—projecting from the bottom of their tail fin, as well as their specialized anal fin called a gonopodium. Females and young juveniles lack this long sword extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo Santa Claus swordtails breed easily?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most livebearers, swordtails breed readily in well-maintained aquariums. 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