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Velvet Swordtails

Discussion in 'Livebearer Fish' started by jrow8162, Feb 18, 2009.

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    Velvet Swordtails

    Has anyone had any luck with Velvet Swordtails? I really like these fish but dont seem to be having any luck with them. I tried keeping them in my 55 gallon community tank before and they kept getting fungus and dying. Now I have a new tank that I just put 3 of them in, 1 male and 2 females, and now one of the females has fungus. Are these fish known for this? Everything i've read about them says they are pretty hardy fish...
     
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    I have bred the orange, green and pineapple version of these guys and have almost never had problems with them. pH 7.6, and 78 Degrees in my tank. I did add aquarium salt as a tonic at every water change, and thats really it. They did the rest. You might try adding some salt, it worked quite well with mine.
     
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    I've always heard mixed opinions on the salt. Maybe i'll try some once i'm finished treating the tank. I've been able to keep the black swords just not the velvet ones.
     
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    I just recently purchased one and so far I have not experienced any health issues or concerns.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Mar 29, 2009
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    I've kept a velvet female for a while after treating for fungus. The other female and the male didnt make it. I now have a black male sword, velvet female, and 2 platys in that tank doing well... I wanted to breed the velvet swords. I may try again soon... I'm still in the process of setting my 55 gallon up for my Africans.
     
    jrow8162, Mar 31, 2009
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    I'm glad you posted about them..my local lfs never had them, I lucked out when I stopped in Burtons Total Pets (just got their tanks up and running) & I scored one there. Definately gives the tank that bold pop I was looking for!
     
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    Yeah, they are pretty fish...
     
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    I Recently switched to a salt water tank :D I liked it but it was really expensive. The looks are definitely worth the money!
     
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    Re: Swordtails (Questions & Advice)

    ? you mean you switched from saltwater to swordtails??
     
    MOD_Dawn, Apr 27, 2010
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