Aphyosemion splendopleure

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Splendid Killifish
Splendid Killifish
Species Aphyosemion splendopleure
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 37.854 liters
37,854.118 mL

10 US Gallons (37.9L)

Size 6.096 cm

2-2.4 " (5.1-6.1cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.2
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

3-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Splendid Killifish

[edit] Sexing

Males have more drammatic and longer finnage and are more vibrant in colour.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

These fish are fed best with live/frozen foods, such as brine shrimp, bloodworms and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Aphyosemion splendopleure
Availability Uncommon
Common name Splendid Killifish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Nothobranchiidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 2.4 in (6.096 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 3  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Aphyosemion splendopleure
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