Golden Swordtail Xiphophorus Hellerii 3cm

Golden Swordtail Xiphophorus Hellerii 3cm

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£4.00
Live Arrival Guarantee Live Fish Delivery When Your Fish Arrive (acclimatisation guide)

Delivered alive, guaranteed

Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.

When will my fish arrive?

Order placedDelivery day
Up to Monday 11:00amThursday (that week)
Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00amFriday (that week)
Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00amSaturday (that week)
Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time)Thursday (following week)

Golden Swordtail Xiphophorus Hellerii 3cm "Introducing the stunning Swordtail Xiphophorus Hellerii, a lively and colorful addition to any aquarium! Originating from Central America, these vibrant fish boast elongated lower tails resembling a sword, adding grace to their energetic demeanor. Feeding Swordtails is a breeze as they readily accept a varied diet, enjoying flakes, pellets, and even live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp. Keeping them in a well-maintained tank with stable water conditions (pH 7.0-8.4, temperature 72-82°F) ensures their health and vitality. Known for their peaceful temperament, Swordtails thrive in community tanks and get along well with other peaceful species like mollies, platies, and tetras. However, they prefer some space and might display mild aggression towards their own species, especially males, so having multiple females to one male can help diffuse any tension. With their moderate care requirements, Swordtails are suitable for aquarists with some prior experience in maintaining freshwater tanks. Their lively nature and stunning appearance make them a delightful addition to any aquatic enthusiast's collection."

Please Note

The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.

It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.

Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.

We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.

Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.