Swordfish is a beautiful ornamental fish. Its original place is in South America. In the place of origin, this fish usually grows to 7-8cm. Under the condition of artificial feeding, it is large in size. It is generally about 12cm. Swordfish is strong and easy to cultivate. It is not picky about food. It is omnivorous. Earthworms. Red worms. Artificial feed can be fed. The water quality is generally weak or weak. The suitable growth temperature is between 2-26 degrees. The most suitable temperature is 24 degrees. The fish likes to jump after being frightened. It is best to add a cover plate on the top of the aquarium.

The life span of this fish is generally 5 years.

Reproductive characteristics: adult fish are generally sexually mature at the age of 7 months, so they can mate and give birth. The male and female of red swordfish are easy to distinguish. The male fish is slender, bright red and has tail fin formation. The anal fin is flat and likes to live in groups. The breeding water temperature is required to be 23-25 degrees. Generally, the male-female ratio is 1:3, which is better. As a result, the fertilization rate is high. The female fish is fertilized in the body, and the young fish eggs are produced < P >. The anus of the female fish before labor is obviously black with fetal spots. At this time, the female fish to be born can be fished into the breeding tank to keep quiet around the breeding tank, so as to avoid the female fish from being frightened by fine. Dystocia occurs. Female fish can produce 3-2 young fry at a time. The number of seeds produced and the size and size of female fish, It's related to the care of the owner at ordinary times. Generally, one brood of fry is born, and the next brood can be bred every 3-5 days. The newborn fry can be hidden in the water grass. After three months' careful feeding, the male fish can be distinguished from the female. At this time, the arrow tail at the lower edge of the tail fin begins to develop.

Note: the red swordfish is easy to cross with the moonlight fish. If there is moonlight fish at home, at ordinary times.