Aphyosemion striatum
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| Red-Striped Killifish | |
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| Red-Striped Killifish | |
| Species | Aphyosemion striatum |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
5-4 cm (2-1.6") |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 294.15 K 69.8 °F 529.47 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Red-Striped Killifish
[edit] Sexing
- The males stand out because of their diverse colouring. The females are much more paler.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- Mainly feed on live food and suitable dry food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Habitat
- West Africa
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Add a small amount of sea salt, but otherwise it is advisable to keep the aquarium water very clean. This fish like to jump out of the water, so a cover is absolutely essential.
[edit] Behaviour
- It is a peceful fish which can be kept in an aquarium with other similar species without any problems. Difficulties of its own kind are also rare.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Aphyosemion striatum
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Red-Striped Killifish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Nothobranchiidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.575 in (4 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 7 + |
| Maximum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 5.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 294.15 K (21 °C, 69.8 °F, 529.47 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Aphyosemion striatum |
