{"product_id":"black-marble-swordtail","title":"Black Marble Swordtail","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold marbled Swordtail with contrasting black-and-light patterning that makes every fish look a little different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e active and generally peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Marble Swordtails suit aquarists who want a high-contrast livebearer with plenty of movement and natural pattern variation. They work well in appropriately sized community aquariums with compatible tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Black Marble Swordtails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive black-and-light marbled pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual markings vary naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive and easy to observe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy when kept in stable, well-maintained water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marbled pattern adds strong contrast to planted and darker aquariums, while their active swimming brings movement to the middle and upper water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in stable, well-filtered water with open swimming room, planted or structured cover and a secure lid. Feed a varied omnivorous diet using quality flakes or pellets with appropriate frozen, live or vegetable-based foods. Plan the aquarium around their adult size rather than their juvenile sale size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther robust, peaceful community fish that prefer similar water conditions. Avoid aggressive species or persistent fin nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNTA Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Marble Swordtails are naturally variable. The amount and placement of black patterning can differ substantially between individuals, so the fish you receive will not be an exact visual copy of the product image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every Black Marble Swordtail have the same markings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Pattern distribution varies naturally from fish to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for a community aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes, provided tankmates are compatible and there is enough swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Swordtails are active fish and a secure lid is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisces","offers":[{"title":"4.5cm","offer_id":43244245745873,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/black-marble-swordtail-clean-2048_209842d8-b958-43ba-a555-36a67a3c190c.jpg?v=1786676791","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/black-marble-swordtail","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}