Redfin killifish
Nothobranchius orthonotus
Família : Nothobranchiidae
A colorful annual killifish, perfect for species-only aquariums with soft water and short life cycle.
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Temporary ponds and swamps of East Africa
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Cuidados
Notas de cuidados
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.