Black Hamburg Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) Striking Dark Livebearer
The Black Hamburg Swordtail is a beautiful, selectively bred swordtail variety known for its rich black coloration paired with the iconic elongated sword tail. Elegant, active, and hardy, this morph brings a bold, dramatic contrast to planted community aquariums.
Black Hamburg Swordtails are peaceful livebearers that thrive in groups, making them an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
Key Features
⚫ Deep Jet-Black Body Rare and eye-catching color morph
🐠 Classic Swordtail Extension Long, elegant lower tail fin
Great for Planted Tanks Stunning against green backgrounds
💧 Hardy & Beginner Friendly Adaptable to a wide range of water parameters
🐣 Easy to Breed Classic livebearer reproduction
Peaceful Community Fish Compatible with most non-aggressive species
⚙️ Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Xiphophorus hellerii
- Common Name: Black Hamburg Swordtail
- Adult Size: 45.5 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Omnivore flakes, pellets, spirulina, frozen foods
- Tank Size: 20 gallons+
- Temperature: 7282°F
- pH Range: 7.08.2
- Water Hardness: Moderatehard
💡 Tank Setup Tips
- Provide plants for cover (Vals, hornwort, swords, floaters)
- Maintain 1 male to 23 females
- Ideal tankmates: mollies, guppies, platys, corydoras, rainbows, danios
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species
- Use a lidSwordtails are known jumpers
❓ FAQ
Q: Are Black Hamburg Swordtails rare?
A: Yesthis black morph is less common than traditional color varieties.
Q: Can they live with other swordtails and livebearers?
A: Yesvery peaceful and compatible.
Q: Do they maintain their deep black color?
A: Yesespecially with good diet and low stress.
Q: Are they easy to breed?
A: Veryfemale swordtails give birth to live fry regularly.
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