A red and white kohaku swordtail, active and hardy.
Albino Kohaku Swordtail
A red and white kohaku swordtail, active and hardy.
Pairs well with this fish
Picked by our team to go with this.
About this fish
Santa Klaus Swordtail is a striking and lively fish, chosen for its bold red and white colouration, active swimming, and easy-going nature — a standout addition to any community aquarium.
Why you will love it
- Eye-catching festive colouration — red, white, and black markings
- Approx size in store: 4–5 cm
- Active swimmer that adds movement and colour to mid-water
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Peaceful community fish — great with tetras, rasboras, and corydoras
Care requirements
- Care level: Easy
- Adult size: 10 cm
- Temperature: 22 to 28°C
- pH: 7.0 to 8.0
- Swimming level: Middle to top
- Minimum group size: 3+
Feeding: Offer a varied diet. A quality staple (flake or micro-pellet) plus frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworm) several times per week keeps colour and condition strong. They will also graze on algae and accept blanched vegetables.
Compatibility: Best with peaceful, similarly sized community fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping species. Males can be territorial with each other — keep one male to several females for best results.
- Note: Livebearers — will breed readily in a well-planted tank
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend gradual acclimation and stable parameters for best results. Swordtails thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming space and gentle filtration.
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.
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.