Redfin killifish
Nothobranchius orthonotus
FishFreshwater
Nothobranchius orthonotus is an annual killifish from temporary wetlands in East Africa. Males display bright red fins and a metallic blue-green body, while females are duller. Their life cycle is adapted to seasonal ponds: they lay eggs that survive the dry season. In aquariums, they rarely live more than a year but breed easily if conditions are met.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26 |
| pH | 6–7 |
| GH | 5–10 |
| KH | 2–6 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 1 |
Care
Difficulty4/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank30 L
Min. group2
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan1.5 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
Care notes
Requires soft, acidic water with moderate temperature. A species-only tank of 30 L minimum for a pair. Substrate should be peat or fine sand for spawning. Feed exclusively with live or frozen prey (brine shrimp, daphnia). Eggs can be stored in moist peat for several months before hatching.