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Albino Firecracker Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii)
Albino Firecracker Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii), view 2

A fiery red and white swordtail, active and hardy.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 3 or more
Adult size10cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksBeginners

Albino Firecracker Swordtail

Xiphophorus hellerii4.8(27)reviews
Easy carePeacefulKeep 3+
$16.95each, incl. GST

Buy 5 or more of this fish and save 10%.

Only 9 in our tanksShips Tue or Wed
Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A fiery red and white swordtail, active and hardy.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 28°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 3 or more
Adult size10cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksBeginners

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About this fish

Firecracker Swordtail is a bold and colorful livebearer with striking red tones and active behavior.

Why you will love it

  • Bright red coloration all over the entire fish
  • Active and hardy
  • Approx size: 8–10 cm
  • Easy to care for
  • Great for beginners

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 8–10 cm
  • Temperature: 22 to 28 °C
  • pH: 7.0 to 8.0
  • Swimming level: Mid/Top
  • Minimum group size: 3+

Feeding: Omnivorous diet.
Compatibility: Best with peaceful fish.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

Returns policy

  • 5 stars: 22 (81%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (15%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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James Marsh
Very pleased

These are exactly what I was after for my aquascape. Active, colourful and clearly healthy. Acclimation was easy with no losses.

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Wayne Saunders
Love them

Such characters. Always out the front of the glass.

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Tara Marsh
Healthy and active

Arrived in great condition, all swimming happily within an hour of acclimating. Colours are even better than the photos. Really happy with the whole experience.

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Blake Hughes
All survived transit

Every single one made it through delivery to Melbourne in great shape. Carefully bagged and double boxed. Couldn't ask for more.

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Samuel Collins
Schooling beautifully

Got a group of them and they shoal together constantly. Such a great look in my display tank.

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Noah James
Settled in fast

Honestly impressed. Within two days they were schooling and showing off their best colours. The kids love watching them.

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Karen Lambert
So vibrant

The colours pop under my LED lights. Genuinely some of the nicest specimens I've added to my tank.

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Renee Saunders
Beautiful fish, fast post

Couldn't be happier. Packed well, posted quickly and arrived looking fantastic. They've become the centrepiece of my tank.

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Harper Pearce
Great

Lovely little fish, very active.

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Hannah Fraser
Great little fish

Bright, active and curious. They explore the whole tank and are always interested in feeding time.

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Hannah Fisher
A1

Healthy, hardy and gorgeous.

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Dylan Carter
Top quality stock

You can really tell these are well looked after before shipping. No stress marks, no clamped fins, just healthy fish. This is my third order and the quality is consistent every time.

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Maya Doyle
Good experience

Smooth ordering and the fish were healthy on arrival. Took a couple of days to come out of hiding but totally normal.

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Samuel Ross
Excellent service

Had a small concern about timing and the team responded quickly and sorted it out. Fish arrived perfect. Great customer service makes all the difference.

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Tracey Edwards
Happy customer

Arrived safe and sound interstate. The heat pack was a nice touch given the cold snap we've had.

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Charlotte Hughes
Colours came through

Were a little pale on arrival as expected from transit, but coloured up stunningly within a few days. So glad I bought these.

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Dylan Marsh
Stunning fish

Wow. Just wow. These settled into my planted tank straight away and are constantly out and about. Packaging was spot on too.

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Aria Patel
Thriving

A few weeks in now and they've grown and coloured up beautifully. Eating everything I offer and very active.

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Hunter Evans
Will order again

Second time buying and just as good as the first. Reliable seller, good communication, healthy livestock.

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Hayden Price
Lovely temperament

Peaceful and a great fit for my community setup. They get along with everything else in there.

B
Bella Murphy
Perfect addition

Added these to my community tank and they fit right in. No aggression, great colour, and the delivery was quicker than I thought it would be living regionally.

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Tracey Kelly

Beautiful colouring

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Lachlan Evans
Real showstopper

This fish is the talking point of my tank now. Stunning in person and full of personality.

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Cameron Newman
Good size and health

Decent size on arrival, no signs of stress and acclimated without any issues. Recommend to anyone.

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Samuel Saunders
No complaints

Healthy fish, fair price, packed with care. Exactly what you want.

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Belinda Mitchell
Very happy

Came packed beautifully with heat pack and plenty of oxygen. Acclimated over an hour and they're thriving. Highly recommend.

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Megan Campbell
Recommend

Quality fish at a fair price. Will buy again.