Gardneri Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri)

Fish in the family Nothobranchiidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameFundulopanchax gardneri

FamilyNothobranchiidae

Also known asSteel-blue Killifish, Blue Lyretail Killifish, Gardner's Killi

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size10 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Stocky killifish; males brilliant steel-blue to turquoise with red spotting and yellow-edged fins, females plain brown.

Difficulty and care for the Gardneri Killifish

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Nigeria and Cameroon

Keeper notes

Males are territorial toward one another and can nip; best kept as a single male with several females or in a species tank.

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