Sjöstedt's killifish

Fundulopanchax sjoestedti

Family : Nothobranchiidae

FishFreshwaterkillifish

A large, peaceful killifish with subtle colors, suitable for community tanks. It enjoys soft, slightly acidic water.

Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

West Africa

Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

Fundulopanchax sjoestedti can reach 10 cm, making it one of the largest killifish. Its body is elongated and robust, with a long dorsal fin. Males are blue-green with red spots, females are brown-yellow. It has a terminal mouth and large eyes. It is a calm fish that swims throughout the water column. It is less territorial than Nothobranchius. Its peculiarity is that it can live several years in an aquarium. It reproduces by laying eggs on plants or moss.

Habitat

Region :

Forest streams and freshwater swamps

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6–7.5

GH2–15 °dGH

KH1–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

10 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Paisible

Propagation

Care notes

Temperature: 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, GH 2–15, KH 1–8. A 60-liter tank minimum is recommended for a group. Accepts dry foods but prefers live or frozen prey. Compatible with other peaceful fish of similar size. A lid is necessary as it may jump. Plant densely and leave open areas. Filtration should be moderate. Breeding is easy: eggs hatch in 10–14 days without diapause.

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