Why I do not recommend swordtails for small tanks.

[severum mama]

This is why a tank under 20 gallons should (IMO) only be used for fry/growout. We picked these up today at an auction.

 

[alLexX]

awesome swordtails. big,too. nice buy

 

[Ponch]

This is why a tank under 20 gallons should (IMO) only be used for fry/growout. We picked these up today at an auction.

Fish about 3"... Swords an extra 1-2"

 

[severum mama]

Also active swimmers, and plenty of bulk to boot. I cringe a little bit every time I hear that a shop recommended these or mollies for the person's 5 or 10 gallon tank.

 

[George9]

So these were the guys you were talking about in the chat earlier cool looking big fish