Patrizi's Notho (Nothobranchius patrizii)

Fish in the family Nothobranchiidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNothobranchius patrizii

FamilyNothobranchiidae

Also known asPatrizii Killifish

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size2 in

Minimum tank size5 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 6-15 dGH

Appearance

Bright orange-red body with green iridescence and a red-marked tail; an attractive East African annual.

Difficulty and care for the Patrizi's Notho

Hard

Origin and habitat

Kenya, Somalia (East Africa)

Keeper notes

Annual; males spar. Species tank best. Eats shrimp and fry.

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