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APHYOSEMION FILAMENTOSUM

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APHYOSEMION FILAMENTOSUM

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Intermediate
Max Growth Size: 5-6 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals..

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.0-7.0
General Hardness: Soft

 

Range

West Africa

 

Reproduction

Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.

 

Feeding

Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.

 

Additional Comments

Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are more colourful and have longer fins.

 

CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

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