Blue gularis killifish
Fundulopanchax sjoestedti · Nothobranchiidae
Also known as Fundulopanchax sjoestedti
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A large, spectacular West African killifish with a trident tail; short-lived but easy to spawn.
In short: A blue gularis killifish needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 22–26 °C (72–79 °F) and pH 6–7. It is semi-aggressive, kept in pairs or more, and rated advanced to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C (72–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–7
- Adult size
- 12 cm (4.7 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C (72–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–7
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Diet
- Carnivore — frozen bloodworm, brine, live foods, some pellets.
- Care level
- Advanced
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Nigeria and Cameroon swamps
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Seasonal soft-water forest pools
- Natural conditions
- Soft, cool, dim, still water with peat and a firm lid.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- All levels
- Good tank mates
- Species tankPeaceful catfish
- Avoid
- Small fishOpen tanksOther killifish males
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are far larger and multicoloured.
- Notes
- Peat-diving spawner; eggs incubate damp for weeks.
- Common ailments
- Jumping outVelvetShort natural lifespan mistaken for illness
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