Cauliflower Sabertail (Xiphophorus helleri)

An aquarium hobby classic, the swordtail is a livebearing species found through parts of Central America but it has been bred worldwide for the aquarium hobby for decades. In that time, the wild form has been developed in to dozens of varieties and color forms, including the popular red brick, tuxedo, pineapple, and many more. The Firecracker Swordtail or Cauliflower Sabertail is distinguished by its vivid red coloration with a wider sabertail instead swordtail and massive dorsal fin . A peaceful, hardy, and active fish, they are often recommended for beginners due to their ease of care. Male swordtails display the prominent lower tail fin extension that the species is named for, and females tend to be larger and more heavy bodied.