Redtail Notho (Nothobranchius rubroreticulatus)

Fish in the family Nothobranchiidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNothobranchius rubroreticulatus

FamilyNothobranchiidae

Also known asRubroreticulatus Killifish, Red-network Notho

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size1.8 in

Minimum tank size5 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.0-7.2, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Pale body with a fine red reticulated network over the scales and a red-marked tail; a West-Central African annual.

Difficulty and care for the Redtail Notho

Hard

Origin and habitat

Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic

Keeper notes

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

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