Scheel's Killifish
Fundulopanchax scheeli
FishFreshwater
Fundulopanchax scheeli reaches 5-6 cm. Males have an iridescent blue-green body with red spots on the flanks. Fins are edged in yellow. Females are light brown. This killifish is active and curious, yet peaceful. It prefers calm, shaded areas. In the aquarium it breeds readily on peat substrate. It can be kept as a pair or in a small group.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26 |
| pH | 6–7.2 |
| GH | 5–15 |
| KH | 2–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank40 L
Min. group2
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan2 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
Care notes
A minimum 40 L tank with a lid is required. Water should be soft to moderately hard (GH 5-15, KH 2-8), acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.2) and at 22-26°C. Gentle filtration and dense vegetation are recommended. Feed live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms). Avoid overly active fish. Perform 20% weekly water changes. Breeding is facilitated by a peat substrate.