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BALLOON DALMATION MOLLY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-9 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Moderate-Hard Range Coastal regions of Gulf of Mexico: southern USA to Mexico Reproduction Mollies are a livebearer, the females giving birth to fully formed fry. Males will mate with several females, from one mating females give birth to multiple batches of fry. Gestation period is around 28 days at 26-27Â°C, longer at cooler temperatures. Easily bred. Feeding Omnivorous and herbivorous (algae). Strong appetite because of its active nature, feed at least 2-3 times a day. Eats most...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

BALLOON BLACK MOLLY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-9 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Moderate-Hard Range Coastal regions of Gulf of Mexico: southern USA to Mexico. Reproduction Mollies are a livebearer, the females giving birth to fully formed fry. Males will mate with several females, from one mating females give birth to multiple batches of fry. Gestation period is around 28 days at 26-27Â°C, longer at cooler temperatures. Easily bred. Feeding Omnivorous and herbivorous (algae). Strong appetite because of its active nature, feed at least 2-3 times a day. Eats most...

June 14, 2019

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ARULIUS BARB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12 cmTemperament: Community fish, sometimes fin-nips long finned fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.4General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range India Reproduction Scatters adhesive eggs amongst plants Feeding Omnivorous. Eats most aquarium foods. Additional Comments Hardy, active species, displays best when kept in a school of at least 4-6 fish in a planted tank. Needs plenty of swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 14, 2019

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ARNOLDS RED EYE CHARACIN

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 8 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.5General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Western Africa Reproduction Egg-scatterer among plants, needs soft water. Fry initially require very small foods. Difficult to induce to breed. Feeding Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Good community fish, prefers to be in a school. Most stock supplied is wild caught from Africa. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION STRIATUM

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males aggressive to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range West Africa Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION SJOESTEDTI BLUE GULARIS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 10-12 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, males aggressive to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range West Africa Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid in substrate (eg Peat) and need to be kept dry for some months before being reintroduced to water to hatch. 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...

June 14, 2019

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APHYOSEMION SCHEELI

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range South-east Nigeria Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI GOLD

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range Nigeria 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...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI AKURE

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range Nigeria 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...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range Nigeria 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...

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION FILAMENTOSUM

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General 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....

June 14, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION BIVITTATUM

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 15 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range West Africa Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 13, 2019

Tropical

APHYOSEMION AUSTRALE GOLD LYRETAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range Gabon, Angola, Cameroon (wild form) Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 13, 2019

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ANGOLAN DOWNPOKER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 20 cmTemperament: Generally peaceful, sometimes quarrels amongst own Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.5-7.4General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Africa: Kasai River basin Reproduction Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live or frozen foods such as Blackworm and Bloodworms. Additional Comments Relative of the popular Elephant nose. Rarely available, most stock is wild caught from Africa. Provide some hiding places (driftwood, cave like structures). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 13, 2019

Tropical

ALBINO CORYDORAS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-8 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.5-7.5General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range South America: Venezuela to Brazil Reproduction Attaches eggs to plants or on the aquarium glass. Feeding Omnivorous and carnivorous, prefers sinking foods. Additional Comments Very popular as a 'scavenger' for planted community tanks. Corydoras appreciate fine sand (eg 1-2mm) without sharp edges and they prefer to be kept in a school rather than just 1-2 fish. The albino form is a captive-bred variety. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 13, 2019

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APHYOSEMION BIVITATTUM LAGOS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range West Africa Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 13, 2019

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APHYOSEMION AUSTRALE CHOCOLATE

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft Range Gabon, Angola, Cameroon Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. 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...

June 13, 2019

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