{"product_id":"vampire-swordtail","title":"Vampire Swordtail Juvenile","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"231\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Vampire Swordtail is a striking freshwater livebearer known for its intense crimson-red body and dramatic elongated “sword” tail extension in males. Active, hardy, and full of personality, this eye-catching fish makes a bold centerpiece in community aquariums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-active\u003cbr data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Great for beginners)\u003cbr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 inches (males slightly smaller but with sword extension)\u003cbr data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003cbr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"864\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e✔ Best kept in groups (1 male to multiple females recommended)\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e✔ Provide open swimming space\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e✔ Add plants for cover\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e✔ Moderate filtration preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e✔ Secure lid recommended (active swimmers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eMales may display toward each other but are generally peaceful in well-sized tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eVampire Swordtails are omnivores and easy feeders:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003ePellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eVegetable-based foods (spirulina flakes, blanched zucchini)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eFeed small portions 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Only males develop the long “sword” tail extension.\u003cbr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e• They are livebearers — females give birth to free-swimming fry.\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e• Their red coloration intensifies with high-quality diet and lighting.\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e• Swordtails are one of the most popular and hardy livebearer species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaticscapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44831306317926,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5055\/5750\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb26_2026_06_04_35PM.png?v=1772154362","url":"https:\/\/aquaticscapesco.com\/products\/vampire-swordtail","provider":"Aquaticscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}