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Killifishes are normally found in Africa, Asia and South America. The family are "Annual fish" meaning that the fish are relatively short-lived. Its typical that they are very attractive and colourful but they also tend to be aggresive.

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fish picSteel-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

fish picRed 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

fish picCommon 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

fish picAkure 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

fish picRachov'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

fish picSeychelles 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


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