Can I Get Some Sword Tails In My 4Ft Community?

[fishyfeet]

hmmm ill have a word with my mate, helter, he breeds them or knows people who do, would that help. di

 

[Ben M]

hi, yep that helps, thanks. which varieties does helter/helters friends breed? and what area are they in?
thanks

 

[fishyfeet]

he is aq member of the livebearers assosciation but i havent seen or heard from him for ages, he sold me the moscow guppies years ago, he will post or he may know someone near you, where are you di

 

[Ben M]

i am nr hornsea, in east Yorkshire, would they be very expensive?

thanks

 

[Ludwig Venter]

I breed them in abundance, and in separating, I let the males grow up separately, Having up to 100 males in a single tank....No problem... Obviously they will eat the fry of any other fish as any other fish will do.... My original statement applies.... I keep them in a ratio of 1 male to every 3 females. Now if you want to add this ratio to your tank, you're welcome. No problems foreseen!

 

[Ben M]

thanks, i think i'll definitely go for the swordtails.
cheers

 

[Ludwig Venter]

It is already dark hours in SA... If I feel so inclined during the day tomorrow, I will add a few pics of my swords. In the pond, and in my tanks. I breed the red variety.

 

[Ben M]

thanks, i'll have a look then tomorrow.

cheers

 

[helterskelter]

Hi there. Not been about much due to moving.
I currently dont keep any swords but their are some about. Of the wild Xiphophorus helleri keep an eye out for "Humming Bird creek" Mexico, these are one of the best swords i've seen.
If you PM me i can send u a couple of e-mails of breeders that will post.

There are some 16 other wild swords you could also look at for X. nezi
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=305466

Posting 4-5 fish will cost some where around £5-10 depending on the protection etc etc. i charge £9.50 and refrund £2 if the box is returned.

 

[finalfantay85]

1 male & 3 females will not upset your equilibrium... yea! put 'em in there! Just ensure the canopy is tight.... they can jump!

Just found that one out! One of my dad's went missing after he changed the water yesterday and we found it on the floor behind the tank about an hour ago....

 

[Ben M]

Hi there. Not been about much due to moving.
I currently dont keep any swords but their are some about. Of the wild Xiphophorus helleri keep an eye out for "Humming Bird creek" Mexico, these are one of the best swords i've seen.
If you PM me i can send u a couple of e-mails of breeders that will post.

There are some 16 other wild swords you could also look at for X. nezi
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=305466

Posting 4-5 fish will cost some where around £5-10 depending on the protection etc etc. i charge £9.50 and refrund £2 if the box is returned.

hi, PM'ed

1 male & 3 females will not upset your equilibrium... yea! put 'em in there! Just ensure the canopy is tight.... they can jump!

Just found that one out! One of my dad's went missing after he changed the water yesterday and we found it on the floor behind the tank about an hour ago....

sorry to hear about that. i lost a few hatchets like that.

 

[FWFishLover]

I Agree with fett999 neon swordtails is my favourite

 

[Ben M]

thanks

 

[Paradise3]

Hi how about some hifin lyrtail swords they have hifins and would look beautiful with your other fish they also look quite natural (as do most fish).