Description
Swordtails are live-bearing fish of the genus Xiphophorus. These are typically slightly larger fish as adults than other live-bearers but they still make good community fish provided enough space. Males should be provided with multiple females as they can really aggravate a lone female. Also, males will often chase one another, but damage is seldom done. Only the male fish has the caudal fin extension that gives this group its name. There are currently 28 recognized species and some have several
