Rachow's killifish
Nothobranchius rachovii
Family : Nothobranchiidae
Rachow's killifish is an annual fish with bright colors, highly prized by specialized aquarists.
Description
Nothobranchius rachovii reaches 5-6 cm. The male is very colorful: turquoise blue body with red scales, red and blue fins. The female is dull, brown. The fins are rounded. It is a surface fish. It lives in small groups. Its life cycle is annual: it hatches, grows, reproduces and dies in less than a year. The eggs can remain in diapause for several months. It is very active and territorial among males.
Habitat
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This killifish lives in temporary pools and seasonal swamps, in very soft and acidic water. The bottom is muddy, rich in plant debris. The water warms up strongly in the dry season. The fish die when the pool dries up, but the eggs survive in the mud.
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Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
A specific tank of 30-50 L for a pair or trio. Water should be very soft (GH 2-5), acidic (pH 6.0-6.5), temperature 24-28°C. A gentle filter, without strong current. Provide fine plants (Java moss) and a peat substrate for spawning. Carnivorous: accepts small insects, artemia, daphnia. Do not mix with other fish. Males are aggressive towards each other. Reproduction requires collecting eggs in peat and storing them moist.
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