Can Swordtail Live With Flowerhorn?
❌Not Compatible
Flowerhorn Cichlid is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Swordtail | Flowerhorn | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 75–86°F | 80–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7–8 | 6.5–7.5 | 7–8 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 5.5" | 11.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 79 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a beginner freshwater species known for its red-orange, green coloration. Males have elongated sword-like tail. Mid to Top.
Full care guide →Flowerhorn
Hybrid cichlid
intermediateaggressive79+ gal
The Flowerhorn (Hybrid cichlid) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its red, orange, blue, gold (varies by strain) coloration. Man-made hybrid. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Flowerhorn:
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