Steel-blue Aphyosemion (Aphyosemion gardneri):
This fish is a impressive sight. You can see blue body colours, with bright red vertical marks. Although its a very nice looking fish, it is a very aggresive species.
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 mm | Africa | Easy | All foods | 24 C | 6.0 - 6.5 | Own species only |
Red Striped Killie (Aphyosemion striatum):
This fish needs plenty of vegetation and subdued light. Likes to hide, and would prefer the water to be slightly acid, about 6.0 - 6.5 .
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mm | Africa | Moderate | Live foods | 22 C | 6.0 - 6.5 | Friendly |
Common Lyretail (Aphyosemion striatum):
These fish can be kept either in a single species aquarium or since they are not very aggressive, in community aquaria with similarly sized killifish or other non-aggressive fish. This fish prefers to stay near the bottom of the tank. It is shy in small numbers and is, therefore, better kept in a group or with other fish. It tolerates pHs from 6.5 to 7.5 while preferring the lower end (acidic) of this range. Water hardness is not critical although low hardness is preferable. Optimum temperature ranges from 20-30°C (68-85°F).
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mm | West Africa | Easy | All foods | 20 - 24 C | 5.5 - 6.5 | Friendly |
Akure Killifish (Aphyosemion gardneri clauseni):
Brightly coloured, with many red spots around the body. This is a aggresive fish, and will try to fin-nip at others.
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mm | Africa | Moderate | All foods | 22 - 25 C | 6.0 - 6.5 | Own species only |
Rachov's Nothbrand (Nothobranchius rachovi):
This is another good looking fish, almost can be mistaken for a tropical marine species. Unfortunately the Rachov's Nothbrands are inclined to be very aggresive.
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mm | Africa | Moderate | Dried/live foods | 22 - 26 C | 6.0 - 7.0 | Own species only |
Seychelles Killifish or Jeweled Panchax (Pachypanchax playfairi):
This fish has a brown back, with a yellow underside and green flanks.
| Size | Origin | Ease of keep | Food | Temp | pH Range | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mm | E.Africa | Moderate | All foods | 24 C | 6.0 - 8.0 | Friendly |