Green Swordtails - Pair

Wild-Type Green Swordtail (Xiphophorus helleri “Otapic”) – Breeding Pair

​Bring the authentic, rugged beauty of natural river systems into your aquarium with a hand-selected pair of wild-type Green Swordtails. Originating from the Otapic River region of Mexico, this genuine locale form is a stark, elegant contrast to heavy commercial strains.

​Natural Aesthetics: Males showcase striking earthy greens, silvers, and subtle yellow-to-orange highlights accented by the classic, razor-sharp elongated caudal "sword." Females display robust, beautifully understated natural patterning.

​True Genetics: Maintained with authentic wild traits, offering active, hardy behavior and streamlined body shapes prized by serious livebearer enthusiasts.
​Aquarium Ready: Active swimmers that make an exceptional centerpiece for planted, naturalistic setups and community tanks housing peaceful to semi-active tank mates.

​Easy Breeding: Readily prolific when provided with clean water and quality nutrition, making them a fantastic pairing for establishing a pure wild-type breeding line.

​Care Specifications
​Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons recommended for a pair/group

​Diet: Omnivorous; readily accepts high-quality flakes, micro pellets, live, and frozen foods

​Water Parameters: Adaptable and hardy; thrives in standard moderate-to-hard freshwater conditions with stable chemistry