Brass swordtail

Xiphophorus kallmani

Brassy metallic flanks and a black-edged long sword.

This slender male has olive-gold metallic flanks, a fine orange line and long dark-edged sword.

Keep at 68–78°F, approximately 20–25.6°C.

Appearance and identification

Compared with the compact speckled evelynae male, this has brassy flanks and a long sword.

Keep larger groups.

Accepts spirulina and krill flakes, small pellets and occasional frozen Daphnia or Artemia.

Consider space and fry risk.

Fry may be eaten in a partly planted tank; use a separate brood tank to save fry.

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