Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtail Pair

PRICE IS FOR 1 PAIR (1 MALE + 1 FEMALE)

The Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a striking ornamental swordtail variety known for its intense blood-red coloration, albino features, and distinctive decorative fin development. Males are especially impressive, developing the characteristic elongated sword-like lower tail extension along with the unique fin characteristics that make the Cauliflower Sabertail variety stand out.

Active, colorful, and relatively easy to care for, the Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtail makes an eye-catching addition to planted and peaceful community aquariums. Good water quality, a nutritious varied diet, and adequate swimming space help maintain healthy growth, strong coloration, and attractive fin development.

What We Like About This Fish

• Intense blood-red body coloration
• Beautiful albino features
• Distinctive Cauliflower Sabertail appearance
• Impressive sword-shaped tail extension in males
• Active and attractive swimming behavior
• Hardy and relatively easy to care for
• Excellent choice for planted community aquariums
• Livebearing species that can reproduce readily in aquariums

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Tank Size: Minimum 75 liters (20 gallons)
• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH: 7.0–8.2
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate

A well-planted aquarium with plenty of open swimming space provides an ideal environment for Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtails. Plants and other natural decorations provide useful shelter, while open areas allow these active fish to swim freely and display their impressive fins.

Care Guidelines

Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a varied diet of high-quality flakes or pellets supplemented with vegetable-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A balanced diet helps support healthy growth, breeding condition, vibrant coloration, and good fin development.

Social Behavior: Generally peaceful and active. Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtails are suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized peaceful fish. Males may occasionally display territorial or competitive behavior toward other males, particularly when females are present.

Origin

Captive-bred ornamental variety – derived from Xiphophorus hellerii, native to Central America

Average Adult Size

Approximately 8–12 cm (3–4.7 inches), with males appearing longer due to their extended sword-shaped tail

Average Purchase Size

Approximately 5-7 cm (2–2.4 inches)

Schooling Fish

No. Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtails are social livebearers but are not true schooling fish. They can be kept as pairs or in groups with an appropriate male-to-female ratio.

Shrimp Safe

Mostly safe with larger adult shrimp. They may coexist with larger shrimp, but small shrimp and shrimplets can potentially be eaten. Dense planting and plenty of hiding areas can help improve the survival of smaller shrimp.

The Albino Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Swordtail is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for something more distinctive than a standard swordtail. Its intense blood-red coloration, albino appearance, elaborate fins, and characteristic sword-shaped tail make it a beautiful centerpiece for planted and community aquariums.