Turquoise Killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri)

Fish in the family Nothobranchiidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNothobranchius furzeri

FamilyNothobranchiidae

Also known asFurzeri Notho, Mozambique Killifish

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size5 gallons

Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.0-7.2, GH 5-12 dGH

Appearance

Males come in red-tailed and yellow-tailed forms over a turquoise body with red scale edging; a famous lab and hobby annual.

Difficulty and care for the Turquoise Killifish

Hard

Origin and habitat

Mozambique, Zimbabwe (Southeast Africa)

Keeper notes

Annual with the shortest known vertebrate lifespan; males aggressive. Species tank best. Eats shrimp and fry.

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