Blue Swordtails

jonnyf84 · Dec 3, 2008

Does anybody know much about these fish, are they relatively rare? How much would you look to pay for a juvenile ad how much for the average adult?

Many Thanks.

Cdarmychi · Dec 3, 2008

honestly, Ive never seen a blue swordtail, and have never heard of them. Pic??

**Edited for near fatal spelling error...** :crazy:

**Second edit: Oh wait are you talking about Xiphophorus nigrensis??These dwarf swordtails are rarely, seen in retailers. 6.10cm max length...min 20 gallons.**

jonnyf84 · Dec 3, 2008

Oh wait are you talking about Xiphophorus nigrensis??These dwarf swordtails are rarely, seen in retailers.

Nigrensis were the ones i knew about but the ones i saw yesterday were slightly different, more yellowy with a blue sword, could be a cross breed but they were only 8 - 12 weeks old so maybe they hadn't developed there true colours yet.

I'm setting up a couple more tanks at the mo, should be ready in a week or so. Any opinions on having these as a breeding project would be greatly appreciated.

Cdarmychi · Dec 4, 2008

Since they are rare I would assume that they would be profitable...but I personally dont have them so Id rather not give advice on breeding them. Sorry, but I wont pretend to know something I dont...I let the fish stores do that lol... ^_^

If I were you I would google my heart out lol.

jonnyf84 · Dec 4, 2008

thanks for your replies. Not much info out there though.

Does anybody know the average retail price for these little beauties?

kevinthecow · Dec 4, 2008

OMFG! Your lfs has a blue lyre st? (I think thats what its a called)

Lucky! They're the same as swordtails, just look it up.

It's like, just different coloured. (Not dyed, i believe.)

My lfs sells neon swordtails for 5$ ea. seems like a ripoff.

What does yours sell for?

jonnyf84 · Dec 4, 2008

not sure yet, i think we may be talking about different fish. I haven't ID'd them properly yet but they said blue swordtails at the shop, i'm going back tomorrow to see if they are indeed X. Nigrensis - if so they are quite a find.

fish48 · Dec 4, 2008

xiphophorus nigrensis is a delicate swordtail it requires good water quality
i keep mine in a large tank with plenty of plants for fry to hide .
if the adults are well fed they leve ther fry alone. i keep them at 68- 72f
do large partial water changes at leest once a week. they are best fed on live foods
males of this species come in 3 different size mophs.i dont know hew to post photo on here.
( i have posted a photo in rarer livebearers section.