Killifish questions

[Lollipop0912]

I ha! I’m just unsure on how many gallons 45 cm by 30 cm is...
Do you know of anyone who has kept them?

GuppyGuy007 you’ve kept these correct?

 

[GuppyGuy007]

All of the ones I've listed, yes

All of the ones I've listed, yes

Not the rachovii, didnt see that part of your post

 

[Lollipop0912]

Do you think I could get away with feeding HikarI first bites in lue of fairy shrimp? (To Baby killies)

 

[GuppyGuy007]

I had baby fundulopanchax gardnerI thay accepted first bites, but that they are non-annuals. I think you probably would be able to, because of how fast the fry would grow. They grow really fast because their lifespan is only a year

 

[david1978]

I ha! I’m just unsure on how many gallons 45 cm by 30 cm is...
Do you know of anyone who has kept them?

17 x 11 inch footprint. So bigger then a 5 gallon but smaller them a 10.

 

[Lollipop0912]

Do you think the killies mentioned in my post (Nothobranchius RachoviI Beira) would be comfortable in a 5 gallon?

 

[GuppyGuy007]

They would

 

[Lollipop0912]

How may would you say? I can only find packs of 30 eggs (of course, not all would hatch)

 

[GuppyGuy007]

Probably two pairs maximum at full size. If you end up with that from the eggs, you should have no problem selling them locally.

 

[AJE]

Thanks for thinking of me but nope

I'm thinking about getting Nothobranchius RachoviI Beira Killifish!!!!!!!!! (insert thousands of exclamation points!!!)
However, I want to make sure I'm completely prepared. So, I have a few questions.
1. Has anyone on this thread kept this species of killi?
2. What did you feed them?
3. Where did you house them?
4. What temperature was the tank?
5. Would you say they're easy to breed?
6. What difficulty level would you place them at?
7. Any words of advice are greatly appreciated!
Killifish11
Gypsy13
stella1979
AJE
Gourami36
Rtessy
AquaticJ
CatfishGuy
KinsKicks
david1978
Fishy McGee
stella1979
Do you guys know of anyone who has kept these?
Any ideas?

 

[Killifish11]

I’ve had a killi, a golden wonder killifish. I used to feed him a sample size packet of HikarI Vibra bites. I housed mine in a small 5 gallon cube for 1 1/2 months until I moved him to a 50 gallon aquarium. My temp was at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. These Foch are not that hard to breed they breed like guppies if you have the right water parameters. These fish I would believe is a beginner fish they are very hardy fish. They are very active and like to jump. My killifish had survived many things like untreated water. One time I hadn’t fed him for a week and survived anyways good luck!

Not to mention these fish are not picky, I fed my killifish lizards, mealworms, Cichlid pellets, feeder minnows, rice, worms. As water parameters go they can be able to live in tap water in my experience. Depending on there species they will most of the time be very aggressive to a community aquarium.

 

[Jocelyn Adelman]

Diet mainly depends on 1)breeder if they are adults, sometimes even fry... I find if my adults took dry my fry are more likely to as well. many killies won’t take to dry, but some will, hard to say which will be for yours, varies even by species/keeper. I find the larger non-annuals easiest. However, you should look into having a culture on hand (or BBS) in case they don’t take to the dry... it’s often the movement that stimulates their eating

Besides baby brine, you can also look into microworms, water worms, banana worms, and vinegar eels. All these cultures are quite simple and will make for happy fry... I suggest getting a starter culture at least a week before wetting date of eggs.

 

[Lollipop0912]

Thanks. I think I’ve decided against killies due to the fact that that particular tank is now going to be SW.

 

[GuppyGuy007]

That's as good a reason as any

 

[UnknownUser]

Hi all, I ran into the Killifish recently and they’re quite beautiful fish! Assuming I could get my hands on one when I upgrade to a 20 gal, what information should I know about them? I looked at the basic care guide on fishlore, but just wondering if there’s anything I should know.

Will they rapidly breed if I were to get a male and female? Are they aggressive at all? The care guide says they can be kept with any community fish. Which part of the tank do they typically inhabit?

Thank you

 

[FinalFins]

Which species of killifish? There are tons of them.

 

[UnknownUser]

Which species of killifish? There are tons of them.

Well now that’s a good point! Which species would be community friendly for a 20 gallon tank?

 

[FinalFins]

Well now that’s a good point! Which species would be community friendly for a 20 gallon tank?

Depends what else you are planning to put in it

 

[UnknownUser]

Depends what else you are planning to put in it

I already have the guppy, platy, corys and harlequins. Yesss I’m aware it’s not the most perfect stock but y’kno it’s my first tank, I’ll get better! I don’t want any more guppies/platys (they are not healthy here at my LFS and my male guppy is aggressive towards male guppies) so I’m looking for something different.

My water conditions are stable and not going to change, so mainly I need a peaceful fish that fits my conditions:
Ph 6.8
Kh 80
Gh 75
And also I don’t want them to breed (although my platy would take care of eggs / fry very quickly haha)

 

[FinalFins]

I already have the guppy, platy, corys and harlequins. Yesss I’m aware it’s not the most perfect stock but y’kno it’s my first tank, I’ll get better! I don’t want any more guppies/platys (they are not healthy here at my LFS and my male guppy is aggressive towards male guppies) so I’m looking for something different.

My water conditions are stable and not going to change, so mainly I need a peaceful fish that fits my conditions:
Ph 6.8
Kh 80
Gh 75
And also I don’t want them to breed (although my platy would take care of eggs / fry very quickly haha)

Most killifish I currently know will take the opportunity to eat guppies.. except clown killis but those aren't suited for most communitys... have you thought of ricefish? They are similar to killifish.

Hopefully someone can pop in and suggest a good killifish

 

[Addictedtobettas]

I love the clown killis. They are very friendly to other tank mates, don’t even eat the endler fry. They’ll come up to say hello when anyone visits the tank.
Pretty cool looking too. And they stay small!

 

[UnknownUser]

Most killifish I currently know will take the opportunity to eat guppies.. except clown killis but those aren't suited for most communitys... have you thought of ricefish? They are similar to killifish.

Hopefully someone can pop in and suggest a good killifish

EAT GUPPIES? MY BABY!

The killifish I was looking at were the ones that were less than 3 inches.. how can they eat my fully grown guppy?

I love the clown killis. They are very friendly to other tank mates, don’t even eat the endler fry. They’ll come up to say hello when anyone visits the tank.
Pretty cool looking too. And they stay small!

I will look into clown killis thank you!

 

[FinalFins]

Clown killis are pretty small so the only worry would be that they become shy becasue of the activity level in the tank, they like calm tanks.

Get a big group of 8 or 10, they will be the most outgoing in large groups

 

[UnknownUser]

Clown killis are pretty small so the only worry would be that they become shy becasue of the activity level in the tank, they like calm tanks.

Get a big group of 8 or 10, they will be the most outgoing in large groups

Hmm, would they be okay with the 5 harlequins?

 

[FinalFins]

Hmm, would they be okay with the 5 harlequins?

I was more of thinking of the livebearers

 

[QCAquaholic]

Killies have bigger mouths than you'd think. If it fits, they eats. I have to feed them first so they will let the cories and cichlid drop, otherwise they'll zip around and snatch up everything. I have a male and female golden wonder. They haven't mated yet.

 

[UnknownUser]

I was more of thinking of the livebearers

Yeah, the livebearers can be pushy, but I also don’t want to overwhelm the middle of the tank with two full schools. It is a 20 HIGH, though, so maybe it’d fit?

 

[Addictedtobettas]

The clowns killis are an upper tank presence typically. In my shrimp tank this meant the shrimp were safe. In the smaller endler tank they hung out mid to upper. If you have plenty of upper hiding spots with plants or such it will help them.

They are certainly shy when it comes to other fish IF the other fish has shown interest in them. Endlers? Calm male betta? So far so good.
Endlers seem to occupy the middle and bottom more with their shenanigans and the bettas, so far, didn’t care about them one way or the other.

Very attentive angelfish that chased them all over? Means that I have to find them behind driftwood at the bottom of the tank.. so that’s not the tank for them.
Also had a male endler, smaller than the killifish, trying to make moves on the killis. Some guys I tell ya..

Had them with Gertrudes for a short while too and everyone was fine but they are happier when the other active fish are elsewhere in the tank.

But I am looking to get more down the line. Much more personality than Endlers or gertrudes (the male endlers in particular seem to care about food and females or males that look like females and that’s it) and very cool looking imho.

 

[UnknownUser]

The clowns killis are an upper tank presence typically. In my shrimp tank this meant the shrimp were safe. In the smaller endler tank they hung out mid to upper. If you have plenty of upper hiding spots with plants or such it will help them.

They are certainly shy when it comes to other fish IF the other fish has shown interest in them. Endlers? Calm male betta? So far so good.
Endlers seem to occupy the middle and bottom more with their shenanigans and the bettas, so far, didn’t care about them one way or the other.

Very attentive angelfish that chased them all over? Means that I have to find them behind driftwood at the bottom of the tank.. so that’s not the tank for them.
Also had a male endler, smaller than the killifish, trying to make moves on the killis. Some guys I tell ya..

Had them with Gertrudes for a short while too and everyone was fine but they are happier when the other active fish are elsewhere in the tank.

But I am looking to get more down the line. Much more personality than Endlers or gertrudes (the male endlers in particular seem to care about food and females or males that look like females and that’s it) and very cool looking imho.

Thanks for the info! I’m looking into some floating plants for roots at the top to hide/play in, so those would be helpful for a school clown killis. I know my guppy likes to chase but he’s the only one, and with a school of quinns and a school of clown killis, the chasing would be so spread out I don’t think it would be too bad. The quinns inhabit the entire tank upper bottom middle same with the platy so I think in a 20 high they’d do okay. Definitely top of my list right now! They’re so cute too!

 

[Tallen78]

I just purchased 2 pairs of these killifish never seen this type in any fish store around me I drove two states to get them I’m just wondering if anyone knows their full name and are they to aggressive to add other fish Hope the pics help not easy shooting them

 

[frogmastertimmy]

I believe they are Blue Lyretail Killifish but am not 100% sure. Anyway amazing find I ADORE the way they look SO PRETTY!!

 

[SnookusFish]

Fundulopax gardneri. I have them, i actually bres them and am raising a fry atm. Really nice fish with great personality

 

[SnookusFish]

You shouldn't be keeping 2 males together. They could kill each other

 

[Tallen78]

You shouldn't be keeping 2 males together. They could kill each other

I was afraid of that but the guy who sold them would only sell pairs so I grabbed them and I have them in the tank with 3 panda garras

 

[sto0ka]

Yes
Fundulopanchax gardneri aka Steel-blue Killifish.

Seems like you have 2 males there, and oce they get used to tank they will start fighting

They are shy fish and will not bother other fish in tank, they prefer live foods but with time will eat dry food.

Here is more info about them:
Fundulopanchax gardneri – Steel-blue Killifish (Aphyosemion gardneri, Aphyosemion nigerianum) — Seriously Fish

 

[Tallen78]

Yes
Fundulopanchax gardneri aka Steel-blue Killifish.

Seems like you have 2 males there, and oce they get used to tank they will start fighting

They are shy fish and will not bother other fish in tank, they prefer live foods but with time will eat dry food.

Here is more info about them:
Fundulopanchax gardneri – Steel-blue Killifish (Aphyosemion gardneri, Aphyosemion nigerianum) — Seriously Fish

Yes two males and two females I have a ton of java moss and other floating plants for hides and to break up the sight lines they haven’t bothered each other yet but have been chasing the 3 panda garras the whole time they’ve been in only stopping when I fed them brine shrimp

 

[sto0ka]

That's weird, give them some time to settle and they should stop bothering your garras.
Garras are bottom fish ? (sry had to google them, first time see this guys)
And what is tank size and can you post picture of whole tank ?

 

[Tallen78]

That's weird, give them some time to settle and they should stop bothering your garras.
Garras are bottom fish ? (sry had to google them, first time see this guys)
And what is tank size and can you post picture of whole tank ?

It’s a 20 long that’s all going in there I have a few other tanks so I have more than enough room if I have to house them elsewhere

 

[frogmastertimmy]

It’s a 20 long that’s all going in there I have a few other tanks so I have more than enough room if I have to house them elsewhere

It looks very nice!

 

[sto0ka]

Give them some time and monitor behaviour, if they are still grumpy separate them by pairs

 

[chromedome52]

In a long 20 they should be fine with two pairs, but the tank does need more cover. The plants look rather sparse. Females could get harassed a lot if they can't hide once in a while.

Spawning should mostly take place near the bottom. They prefer bushy plants, but will also force the eggs down into the substrate.

 

[Tallen78]

In a long 20 they should be fine with two pairs, but the tank does need more cover. The plants look rather sparse. Females could get harassed a lot if they can't hide once in a while.

Spawning should mostly take place near the bottom. They prefer bushy plants, but will also force the eggs down into the substrate.

Ok I still have more java moss I can put in I was going to fill the tank with it because that’s how they were kept in a 10g full of java moss but we want to see the fish and what type of bushy plant are we talking about

 

[chromedome52]

Java Moss is a good plant. I would certainly put more of that in there.

 

[Tallen78]

Java Moss is a good plant. I would certainly put more of that in there.

 

[StarGirl]

Those are really cool little fish. Could you put a pair in a 5g? Would they pick on cherry shrimp?

 

[chromedome52]

Those are really cool little fish. Could you put a pair in a 5g? Would they pick on cherry shrimp?

Yes. And yes. A lot of specialists keep a pair or trio of small Killifish species in 5 gallon tanks. But they are predatory, and shrimp would be seen as a meal.

 

[StarGirl]

Yes. And yes. A lot of specialists keep a pair or trio of small Killifish species in 5 gallon tanks. But they are predatory, and shrimp would be seen as a meal.

Thanks.... *scratches off list*

 

[Tallen78]

Those are really cool little fish. Could you put a pair in a 5g? Would they pick on cherry shrimp?

I just picked them up today don’t know much about them yet only purchased them because I’ve never seen them before but the seller had 10 or more in a 10g full of moss I purchased two pairs and they are sharing a 20g long with 3 panda garras

 

[Tallen78]

I just picked them up today don’t know much about them yet only purchased them because I’ve never seen them before but the seller had 10 or more in a 10g full of moss I purchased two pairs and they are sharing a 20g long with 3 panda garras

Reporting to y’all live I have about 8 killifish fry in the tank and just found them today during routine cleaning

 

[Bizarrer]

I went boating/fishing on the (Lower) James River yesterday, and saw what I'm pretty sure was a species of freshwater killifish from the genus Fundulus (not sure exactly what species, but my best guess is Fundulus diaphanous, the banded killifish). The fish swimming in the shallow water around the boat ramps, but I did not have a net or desire to put my face in the -rather polluted- river water to get a better look... next time I go to the river I plan on bringing a net and investigating further. If the fish are actually banded killifish, I would like to attempt to catch and keep some of these, possibly in a biotope style aquarium- what would this entail? Does anyone have experience keeping these fish?