Above: This picture shows a very nice premium quality mature Black Lyretail Swordtail.
These Black Lyretail Swords have some interesting colors.
Comments: This is a Premium Pet Fish, and we never see Premium Swordtails like these in any of the live fish stores or in the online fish stores that we visit.
Premium Pet Fish are more energetic, hardier, and have brighter colors with a beautiful metallic sheen.
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Origin: Swordtails are one of the most colorful and most popular aquarium fish.
Their ancestors originally lived in southern Mexico and the east coast of Central America, but Swordtails are now found living in aquariums throughout most of the world.
There are many color varieties for sale in our store.
Maximum Size: In aquariums, Swordtails can grow to be about 5" long, including their tails.
Behaviors: Most Swordtails are very active swimmers, and chase each other, but are rarely too aggressive.
Female Swordtails release live baby fish about once a month when kept in good water and fed lots of premium food.
Compatibility: Some recommended tank mates include Corydoras Catfish, Danios, Barbs, Rainbowfish, Plecostomus Catfish, Mollies, Gouramis, and other medium sized fish.
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Temperature: Swordtails can live pretty well from about 72 to 86 degrees F., but they're probably most comfortable from about 78 to 82 degrees F.
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Feeding: Premium Fish Food Flakes when small, and Premium Pellet Food when larger.
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All of our fish are Premium Quality Fish from the best suppliers in the world. Our fish have better health, more energy and brighter colors, as you can see in our pictures on this website.
We have 380-aquariums with lots-and-lots of popular aquarium fish plus lots-and-lots of rare fish!
We consider ourselves to be the link between the world's best sources of fish and the world's best customers. We love our work, and we are very responsible about caring for our fish and then shipping them carefully.
We also offer lots and lots of information about keeping and caring for pet fish, all from the knowledge of the Bailey Brothers, who have a combined total of 100+ years of experience as breeders, wholesalers, and retailers of pet fish!
Our fish and our customers are treated with the best of care, and we work energetically everyday to make sure every customer enjoys their new fishy friends.
When you purchase pet fish from us, you know you're receiving premium quality fish and premium quality service.
"Received my fish last night and was so pleased! They all arrived alive and appeared to be healthy.
"Once in the tank, they became very active and are now thriving in their new home.
"Beautiful fish, I asked for color and aquariumfish delivered. Processing and shipping was extremely quick."
Nevin and DrTom, the Bailey Brothers
This website is owned and operated by the Bailey Brothers, DrTom and Nevin, who've been together in the fish business for more than 50-years.
The Product Manager has been with the company for more than 35-years.
So we feel very confident that this is the fishiest crew anywhere.