Good tank mates for Swordtail
These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.
African butterflyfish · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Angelfish · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black skirt tetra · Blue acara · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Clown pleco · Congo tetra · Convict cichlid · Dwarf gourami · Firemouth cichlid · Gardneri killifish · Gold barb · Indian glassfish · Jewel cichlid · Kribensis · Molly · Moonlight gourami · Multies (shell dweller)
Avoid with Swordtail
Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Discus (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature)
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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: medium. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.