False killifish

Fundulopanchax fallax

Familia : Nothobranchiidae

PezAgua dulcekillifish

A medium-sized killifish, easy to keep, with a variable color pattern. It is appreciated for its hardiness and simple breeding.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Descripción

Fundulopanchax fallax reaches up to 8 cm. Males are blue-green with red spots and yellow fins, females are light brown. Its body is slender and laterally compressed. It has a lyre-shaped caudal fin in dominant males. It is an active fish that explores all levels of the aquarium. It is generally peaceful but males can be slightly territorial. Its peculiarity is its ability to adapt to a wide range of parameters. It breeds easily on Java moss.

Hábitat

Región :

Swamps and forest streams

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2226 °C
pH67.5
GH215 °dGH
KH18 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
8 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Temperature: 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, GH 2–15, KH 1–8. A 40-liter tank minimum is suitable for a pair or small group. Accepts dry, frozen and live foods. Compatible with other peaceful fish. A lid is recommended. Plant the aquarium densely with open areas. Gentle to moderate filtration. Breeding is easy: eggs are laid on plants and hatch in 12–16 days.

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