{"product_id":"xiphophorus-helleri-wien-broccoli","title":"Vienna Broccoli Swordtail – Xiphophorus hellerii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVienna Broccoli Swordtail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and sought-after variety that displays a distinctive combination of green and orange hues — reminiscent of its namesake. Males develop the characteristic elongated sword extension on the lower tail fin, adding to their visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlakes, pellets, frozen foods, algae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-planted tank of at least 75 litres provides an ideal environment. Swordtails are active swimmers and appreciate open swimming space alongside planted areas for cover. They prefer hard, alkaline water and moderate current from filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivorous and unfussy feeders. Accept quality flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods readily. Supplement with blanched vegetables and algae-based foods. Swordtails naturally graze on algae throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish. Compatible with other livebearers, tetras, barbs, and bottom dwellers. Browse our swordtail range including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-wagtail-swordtails\"\u003eGreen Wagtail Swordtails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swordtails-random-colours\"\u003eAssorted Swordtails\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-fin-lyretail-swordtails\"\u003eHi Fin Lyretail Swordtails\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fish are carefully packed and shipped with live arrival guarantee. Order today for fast UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445926043983,"sku":"6581","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/ViennaBroccoliSwordtailXiphoph.png?v=1777996701","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/xiphophorus-helleri-wien-broccoli","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}