Swordtails

[Icewolf]

Is it possible to get swordtails from a LFS and not have them die. My tank has been running for about 1 1/2 years and everytime I put swordtails in the tank they die within 2 days. Everything is fine as far as ph, and the rest of the levels. I only have neons, Cories, and a Pleco in the tank. If anyone could help with my prob. It would be appreciated.

 

[GuppyDude]

i rely dont know wat to tell ya man, i raised swords for a while and they thrived untill a disease came and took em all out. i would suggest putting them in another tank with their own water from the bag, mixed with ur tanks water and leave them there for a day or 2. them put em in. the only thing i can think of that may be doin it is stress i dunno this is very odd, their pretty hardy fish.

 

[Final Dynazty]

You should try another LFS, and then see the fish could prob. be sick at the LFS.

 

[mwm]

I used swordtails to cycles my tank by accident (I had no clue about cycling) So mine have gone through alot and there still kickin strong i have 2 of them probaly 4 months old now?

 

[mwm]

Well u mmust have jinxed me...One of my sword tails is dieing i dont know why