Blue-banded Rivulus (Laimosemion xiphidius)

Fish in the family Rivulidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameLaimosemion xiphidius

FamilyRivulidae

Also known asRivulus xiphidius, Xiphidius Killi

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size1.6 in

Minimum tank size5 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-78°F, pH 4.5-6.5, GH 1-6 dGH

Appearance

A jewel-like small rivulid with a dark body crossed by an electric blue band and orange-red fin markings; a specialist's blackwater killi.

Difficulty and care for the Blue-banded Rivulus

Hard

Origin and habitat

French Guiana, Suriname (South America)

Keeper notes

Small and peaceful; males display. Delicate. Eats shrimplets; best in a soft-water species tank.

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