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Swordtail Red Wagtail (Xiphophorus helleri red wagteil)
23–27°C · pH 7–8.5 · 90L
£4.99
A red-orange Wagtail Simpson Swordtail with dark wagtail fins and the high-dorsal Simpson look, suited to mature tropical community aquariums.
Xiphophorus helleri wagteil sims.
A red-orange Wagtail Simpson Swordtail with dark wagtail fins and the high-dorsal Simpson look, suited to mature tropical community aquariums.
Wagtail Simpson Swordtail is the buyer-friendly name for Petra's Xiphophorus helleri wagteil sims. listing. It is a lively swordtail livebearer with a warm red-orange body, dark wagtail-style fins and the high-dorsal Simpson look that makes this strain stand out in planted community aquariums.
This is not a generic tropical fish listing. Choose it when you specifically want a swordtail with colour, movement and a distinctive dorsal profile, and only add it to a mature aquarium with stable filtration and enough open swimming room.
| Supplier name | Xiphophorus helleri wagteil sims. |
|---|---|
| Common name | Wagtail Simpson Swordtail |
| Fish type | Freshwater livebearer |
| Temperament | Active and generally peaceful with suitable community fish |
| Diet | Omnivore; quality flakes, small granules and occasional frozen foods |
| Best setup | Mature heated aquarium with plants, cover and open swimming space |
Wagtail Simpson Swordtails are active livebearers, so they should not be treated like tiny nano fish. Give them a stable, cycled tropical aquarium with gentle-to-moderate flow, clean water and space to swim. Planted edges, floating cover and open midwater areas help them settle quickly after arrival.
They suit the same general conditions as other Xiphophorus helleri swordtails: warm tropical water, steady filtration and regular maintenance. Avoid sudden temperature swings, uncycled tanks and overcrowded livebearer groups.
Feed a varied omnivore diet. A good tropical flake or small granule works as the staple, with occasional daphnia, brine shrimp or similar small frozen foods for condition and variety. Feed modest portions that are cleared quickly so water quality stays high.
This swordtail is best kept with peaceful fish that share similar water needs and will not nip fins. Good choices are calm community livebearers, suitable Corydoras, peaceful rasboras and similar mid-sized community fish. Avoid aggressive cichlids, known fin nippers and any fish large enough to view swordtails as food.
If you are comparing related forms, see our Red Wagtail Swordtail and Red Simpson Swordtail. They help show the two visual traits behind this Wagtail Simpson form without pretending every morph is the same fish.
Livestock orders are packed for safe transport and sent by UK live-animal courier. Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies when the livestock delivery terms are followed. On arrival, keep the lights low, acclimate slowly and avoid heavy feeding on the first day.
We keep the SKU, supplier identity and live stock data tied together so you can order the exact listing shown here. Our team is here if you need help matching swordtails with a suitable community aquarium.
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