Gardneri Killifish
Fundulopanchax gardneri
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 5–5.5 cm
- Minimum tank
- 40 litres
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
Species profile
Gabon Killifish
Aphyosemion gabunense
Common names: Gabon Killifish, Yellow Gabon Killi, Boehm'S Gabon Killi, Gabon Killi
Recognized speciesKillifish
Adult size
Up to 5 cm
Up to 5 cm
Countries of origin
Good fit for your tank?
Good fit for
- A small, well-kept nano tank
Think carefully if
- You keep shrimp you want to protect
A colourful lyretail killifish from Gabon, with an orange body and blue fins on the male. Keep a group of at least 1 in 28 litres or more.
Appearance and Identification
A colourful lyretail killifish from Gabon, with an orange body and blue fins on the male. It is a strong jumper, so a tight lid is essential.
Check the scientific name when buying, as common names vary between sellers and countries.
Males are far more colourful, with larger fins. Females are usually plain.
Tank Requirements
- Suggested filter
- About 60–80 litres an hour
- Suggested heater
- About 25–50 W for this tank
- Minimum tank volume
- 28 litres
- Minimum tank length
- 45 cm
- Minimum group size
- 1
- Recommended group size
- 3
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Flow preference
- Low
- Planting preference
- Heavily planted
- Hiding places
- Yes
- Lid recommended
- Yes
- Jumping risk
- High
A small, dark, densely planted tank with a tight lid suits most killifish, as they are strong jumpers. Filtration should be gentle.
Behaviour and Tankmates
A jewel-like small fish, with males displaying to rivals and to females.
Often kept as one male with several females, because males can fight.
Males can be quarrelsome with each other.
Best in a species tank, or with small, peaceful fish. Avoid fin nippers. It is likely to eat shrimp.
Water Parameters
Keep the pH steady, because this fish is sensitive to swings.
Parameter caveat
Keep up regular water changes, and acclimatise new fish slowly.
Feeding
- Diet types
- Carnivore, Insectivore
- Feeding frequency
- Daily
- Preferred foods
- Small live foodsMany killifish prefer these and may ignore dried food.
- Frozen bloodworm and brine shrimpA good everyday alternative.
Prefers small live and frozen foods.
Feed small amounts, and remove anything left after a few minutes.
Breeding
- Breeding type
- Egg Layer
- Breeding difficulty
- Moderate
- Parental care
- None
- Baby foods
- InfusoriaNeeded for the first days, because most fry are very small.
- Newly hatched brine shrimpIntroduce as soon as the fry can take it.
Lays eggs on plants or in the substrate, depending on the species, and many keepers collect the eggs to raise separately. Some species have eggs that survive long dry periods.
Habitat and Origin
- Geographic origin
- Africa, Gabon
- Natural habitat
- Freshwater Stream, Swamp
- Aquarium contexts
- Nano Aquarium, Planted Aquarium
- Audience level
- Beginner
Classification
- Profile type
- Recognized species
- Genus
- Aphyosemion
- Family
- Nothobranchiidae
- Species group
- Fish, Killifish
Have you kept this species?
You can write a note about what worked for you, or send a photograph. We check everything before it appears here.
Share a note or photo
Golden Wonder Panchax
Aplocheilus lineatus
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 10 cm
- Minimum tank
- 68 litres
- Temperature
- 24–27 °C
Lyretail Killifish
Aphyosemion australe
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 5–6 cm
- Minimum tank
- 30 litres
- Temperature
- 21–32 °C
Red Chinned Panchax
Epiplatys dageti
- Care level
- Beginner
- Adult size
- 4.5 cm
- Minimum tank
- 54 litres
- Temperature
- 20–30 °C