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Nothobranchius rachovii

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Bluefin Notho
Bluefin Notho
Species Nothobranchius rachovii
Family Nothobranchiidae
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 37.854 liters
37,854.118 mL

10 US Gallons (37.9L)

Size 5.08 cm

1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 293.15 K
20 °C
527.67 °R

297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
68 -75 °F (20-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

3-10 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

1-2 years

Habitat

Africa

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Bluefin Notho, Bluefin Nothobranch

[edit] Sexing

Males have more vivid colouration and longer finnage than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

These fish should only be kept in species tanks. Males can be quite aggressive towards one another, if two are to be kept you'll need a very spacious tank. Keep females in the ratio of 2-3 females per male as the females will be heavily pursued.

[edit] Diet

These fish should not be fed dried foods if it can be avoided, they do much better on live/frozen food such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

These fish need quite a specific set up in order to be kept successfully and breed. They need a mature tank with a dark substrate, preferably peat moss, as well as dense planting and bogwood décor. Floating plants will help diffuse light as they do not appreciate bright lighting. A tight-fitting cover is a must as these fish can jump.

[edit] Behaviour

An annual Killifish that can be nippy and territorial

[edit] Identification

A very attractive fish, its body is red-orange in base colour, overlaid with iridescent blue scales. The dorsal, anal and pelvic fins are blue with red markings. The caudal fin has a thick orange band and edged with a black band. There are selective-bred colour variations seen also.

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