{"product_id":"black-swordtail","title":"Black Swordtail","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eBlack Swordtail (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA striking dark Swordtail with bold contrast and the same active, hardy livebearer character that makes the species so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. sale size: 4.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: around 12–14cm including the male sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 22–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: around 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: active, generally peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for community tanks where you want a darker fish that stands out against green plants, pale substrate and brighter tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Black Swordtails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep body colour gives this strain a very different look from the common red and orange forms while keeping familiar Swordtail care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong visual contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive display behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearer reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide around 80L or more, a secure lid, good filtration, open swimming room and planted cover. Mixed-sex groups do best with more females than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful livebearers and medium community fish that favour neutral-to-alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Swordtails show best against bright planting and open foreground space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Black Swordtails difficult?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Their care is comparable to other Swordtail strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo males develop the sword?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43244229886161,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/black-swordtail-2048_67ab1910-6899-4e3e-aa14-fb8e93fef42e.jpg?v=1786675687","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/black-swordtail","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}