Good observation skills are required to know if your swordtail is mating. Their behavior during this tim will usually make it quite obvious. So, how do swordtail fish mate? Swordtail takes a few moments to transfer sperm, therefore; you need …
Watching your fish swim upside down is the most bizarre scene that an amateur fish keeper can witness. In case your swordtail fish is doing so, you need to learn all about this issue and how to cure it. So, …
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Diagnosing fecal matter of fish is tricky as there are many causes for unusual fish poop. Discovering your otherwise ‘healthy’ swordtail fish passing white, stringy poop can worry any pet owner. So, how to fix your swordtail’s white stringy poop? …
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Are you planning to add swordtail fish into your tank but are confused if it is hardy? Knowing whether swordtails are hardy or not is essential for effectively populating your tank. So, are swordtails hardy fish? Swordtail fish is definitely …
Swordtails are one of the most beautiful and playful freshwater tropical fish. This fish belongs to the list of the best pet fish for beginners, but a lot of amateur aquarists are confused about the swordtail’s nature. Are swordtail fish …
For any aquarist, just the thought of breeding and starting a fish nursery can be an overwhelming challenge. From the general tank guidelines to introducing the two genders to each other– there are numerous avenues which need to be discovered. …
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Swordtails are live-bearing fish which can give birth to 10-100 fry at a time! Taking care of baby swordtail fish is the duty of the owner as the parent fish has no maternal instincts for its young ones. So, how …
“I mean, if you look at it like that, there’s not much to learn about swordtail fish, right? They are… fish!” This is what my co-worker said to me when I told him that I’ve been working on this article …
For the past few days, I have been noticing an unusual behavior in my swordtails; they are not eating properly and whenever I open the tank to add food, the previous meal is already there, untouched and decaying. So, why …
Sexing swordtails is important for the diversity of your aquarium. The optimum ratio between the genders also aids in keeping a balance. Is your Swordtail Male or Female and what is the optimum ratio for both the genders? The basic …