Albino Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)

Albino Koi Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is an active, colourful livebearer for roomy community aquariums. This strain combines the familiar swordtail body shape with pale albino colouring and koi-style orange-red patterning, making it a bright choice for planted hard-water setups.

Why this livebearer needs room

Swordtails are hardy, but they are not tiny still-water fish. They are active swimmers from habitats linked with vegetation and moving water, so they do best with length, oxygenation and regular maintenance. A small juvenile can look manageable at first, but adult males carry the extended tail sword and females become deeper-bodied as they mature.

Aquarium setup for Albino Koi Swordtails

Use a mature aquarium with open swimming room, plant cover and a secure lid. Swordtails can jump when startled, and albino fish may appreciate areas away from harsh direct lighting. Keep the water clean rather than old and neglected; frequent water changes help prevent stunting and skin issues in active livebearers.

Feeding and colour support

Albino Koi Swordtails are omnivores. Offer a good flake or micro-pellet staple, then rotate small frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm with vegetable matter or algae-based foods. Feed modest portions that are eaten quickly; active livebearers often look hungry even when they have had enough.

Group size and breeding behaviour

Keep them in a group where possible, with more females than males if sexes can be chosen. This spreads male attention and keeps the group calmer. Like other livebearers, females can give birth to live fry, and adults may eat young if no cover is available. Dense plants, moss or floating cover improve fry survival.

Tank mates

Good companions include other peaceful livebearers, Corydoras in suitable water, peaceful rainbowfish, small barbs and calm community fish that enjoy similar hard-water conditions. Avoid aggressive cichlids, large predators and persistent fin nippers. Very tiny shrimp fry may be eaten, especially in sparse tanks.

Arrival and ordering notes

This product can include more than one size option depending on supplier stock, so check the selected variant before checkout. Livestock is packed carefully and sent by licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Follow the receiving and acclimation instructions to keep the Live Arrival Guarantee valid. New customers can use WELCOME10 when the order is eligible.

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