Steel-blue Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri)

Fish in the family Nothobranchiidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameFundulopanchax gardneri

FamilyNothobranchiidae

Also known asBlue Lyretail, Gardneri Killi, Steel-blue Aphyosemion

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size10 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 5-15 dGH

Appearance

Steel-blue body peppered with red spots, yellow-edged fins; many regional strains (Nigerian, blue, gold). Females plainer brownish.

Difficulty and care for the Steel-blue Killifish

Easy

Origin and habitat

Nigeria, Cameroon (West Africa)

Keeper notes

Males spar and can be aggressive toward each other and similar-sized tankmates; keep one male per small tank or provide ample cover and broken sightlines.

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