{"title":"Killifish","description":"\u003cp\u003eKillifish are among the most colourful freshwater fish in the world and among the least often seen in shops, largely because most are short lived and travel poorly. We stock clown killifish, golden and steel blue gardneri, blue and gold panchax, and Nothobranchius cardinalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clown killifish is a true nano fish at around three centimetres, best kept in a small, quiet, densely planted tank with floating cover. Gardneri and Nothobranchius are larger and bolder, and the males colour hardest when kept with females present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost killifish are surface oriented and almost all of them jump, so a tight lid is essential rather than optional. Pairs are listed individually where available. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e for live fish terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-panchax-aplocheilus-panchax","title":"Blue Panchax | Aplocheilus panchax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Panchax is a hardy, surface-cruising killifish with a glinting blue spot atop its head and an up-turned mouth built for picking prey off the top of the water. Peaceful towards anything too large to swallow, it is a characterful top-dweller for a planted, lidded tank — and a notorious jumper. It reaches around 8–9 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAplocheilus panchax is widespread across South and South-East Asia, from India and Sri Lanka through Myanmar, Thailand and the Malay Peninsula to Indonesia. It lives in a huge range of still and slow-moving habitats — rice paddies, ditches, ponds, streams and brackish coastal waters — usually near the surface among vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, pike-shaped fish with a flattened head and a dorsal fin set well back, the Blue Panchax is straw to olive with a scattering of iridescent blue-green scales and a bright metallic spot on the crown. The up-turned mouth marks it clearly as a surface hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful with fish too large to be eaten, but a genuine micro-predator: small tankmates such as neon tetras, shrimp fry and very small fish are fair game. House it with similarly sized, calm species and avoid tiny community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA surface carnivore, it takes live and frozen foods with relish — mosquito larvae, daphnia, bloodworm and brine shrimp — and will accept floating flake and small pellets. Insects and small live foods bring out its best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn adaptable, hardy killi that tolerates soft, slightly acidic through to slightly brackish water. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. A planted tank of 60 L or more suits a small group. Crucially, it is an accomplished jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. Plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue Panchax are egg-scattering killifish that deposit eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops near the surface over several days. Eggs are best removed and hatched separately, and the fry take small live foods such as infusoria and newly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAplocheilus panchax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Panchax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and South-East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8–9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but predatory to small fish (jumper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: live and frozen mosquito larvae, daphnia, bloodworm; floating flake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater); tolerates slightly brackish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted, lidded community tanks with larger tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful mid- and lower-water fish of similar size such as larger rasboras, barbs, rainbowfish, corydoras and peaceful gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very small fish and shrimp that can be eaten, as well as large aggressive species. Never leave the tank uncovered — they will jump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232878182691,"sku":"AA2222","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232878215459,"sku":"AA2222-M","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Blue_Panchax_Killifish_80e3c1bf-48fd-4e88-89d0-804c566e352d.jpg?v=1781701775"},{"product_id":"gold-panchax-aplocheilus-lineatus","title":"Gold Panchax | Aplocheilus lineatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Panchax, or Golden Wonder Killifish, glows metallic gold and patrols the surface like a tiny pike. Reaching around 8–10 cm, it is hardy and striking, but make no mistake — this is a predator that will snap up anything small enough to swallow. It is also a determined jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the streams, rice paddies, ponds and slow rivers of India and Sri Lanka, where it hunts near the surface in warm, still or gently moving water. It tolerates a wide range of conditions and is occasionally found in slightly brackish coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long, cylindrical, pike-like body in shimmering gold, with faint red speckling and yellow-edged fins. The mouth is upturned for surface feeding, and mature males are more colourful with broader, more pointed fins than the plainer females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and predatory rather than malicious. It ignores fish too large to eat but will readily hunt small tetras, rasboras, fry and shrimp. Best kept with robust, similarly sized tankmates, or in a species tank where its hunting behaviour can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore that takes floating and frozen foods eagerly — quality pellets and flake, plus bloodworm, brine shrimp, black soldier fly larvae and the occasional live food. It especially relishes insects taken from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide soft to moderately hard water, gentle flow, some floating plants for cover, and above all a secure, well-fitted lid — this fish leaps powerfully and will find any gap. It is otherwise hardy and undemanding, adapting to a broad range of water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering killifish that lays adhesive eggs among fine-leaved or floating plants over an extended period. Eggs can be gathered and hatched separately, and the fry grow quickly on small live foods. Unlike annual killifish, its eggs do not require a dry diapause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAplocheilus lineatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Panchax (Golden Wonder Killifish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia and Sri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (predatory jumper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater); tolerates slightly brackish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLidded tanks with robust, medium-sized tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium, sturdy fish that are too large to be eaten — larger barbs, rainbowfish, medium tetras, gouramis, rainbow sharks and robust catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall tetras, rasboras, dwarf shrimp, fry and any fish small enough to become a meal, plus slow, long-finned fish that may be nipped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232878280995,"sku":"AA1544","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232878313763,"sku":"AA1544-M","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gold_Striped_Panchax_Killifish_437fac2a-6f9c-41d0-a2e5-56e46bfd3b34.jpg?v=1781701776"},{"product_id":"golden-gardneri-killi-pair-fundulopanchax-gardneri","title":"Golden Gardneri Killi Pair | Fundulopanchax gardneri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a bonded pair of Gardner's Killifish — one of the most beautiful and beginner-friendly killis available. Males blaze metallic blue spangled with red over a yellow-edged body, while females are a modest buff-brown. Reaching around 6 cm, they are hardy as killis go, peaceful and stunning in a soft, planted, securely-lidded tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the highland streams, marshes and forest pools of Nigeria and Cameroon in West Africa. Unlike many killifish, it is a non-annual species from more permanent waters, which is why it is far longer-lived and easier to keep than the true annual killis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are spectacular — an iridescent steel-blue body scattered with crimson spots and edged in yellow or red along the fins, with the colour and finnage varying by locality. Females are plainer, rounded and brownish, which makes sexing easy. Adults reach roughly 5–6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, though males can be feisty toward one another, so keep a single male or a group in a well-planted tank with sightline breaks. It works in a calm community but is often best appreciated in a dedicated species tank. Note it is an accomplished jumper — a tight-fitting lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-carnivore that relishes live and frozen foods. Offer bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae and grindal worms; many individuals take good-quality flake and small pellets, but live and frozen foods bring out peak colour and breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide soft, slightly acidic, gently-filtered water, dense planting and subdued lighting. It tolerates a range of temperatures and actually prefers the cooler end, so no heater may be needed in a warm room. Above all, keep the tank tightly covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward and rewarding. A plant-spawner rather than a soil-spawner, the pair deposits eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops over several days. Eggs can be incubated in water and hatch in one to three weeks; the fry are large enough to take baby brine shrimp from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFundulopanchax gardneri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Gardneri Killifish (Steel-blue Killifish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNigeria and Cameroon, West Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (males feisty to each other; jumper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–12 dGH (soft to medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted species tanks and calm soft-water communities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, peaceful soft-water fish such as tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras and small loaches; best kept as a pair or trio, or in a species tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoisterous, fast or fin-nipping fish, large cichlids, and other killifish males that will provoke fighting. 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It is a fascinating specialist that rewards an aquarist willing to work with its unusual life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species comes from seasonal pools and swamps in south-eastern Tanzania. These temporary waters fill with the rains and dry out completely in the dry season, which is why the fish lives fast, matures quickly and leaves drought-resistant eggs buried in the mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are the showpiece, an intense red with fine metallic patterning and red-edged fins, reaching around 5 cm. Females are smaller, plainer and silvery-brown, as is typical for the genus. Colour intensifies as males mature and display to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful towards other species, but males spar with each other and display constantly, so either keep a single male or provide space and cover in a larger tank for several. It is also an accomplished jumper, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. It is usually kept in a species tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore that strongly prefers live and frozen foods. Offer bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae and similar; some individuals will take quality frozen foods readily but many ignore dry flake. A rich diet supports their fast growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a calm, well-planted tank with soft, slightly acidic water, gentle filtration and subdued lighting. Keeping them towards the cooler end of their range can help extend their naturally short lifespan. Because of their annual life cycle and specialist feeding, they are best suited to an advanced or dedicated keeper. Always use a secure lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn annual, substrate-spawning killifish. Pairs dive into a soft peat or sand base to lay eggs, which then undergo a diapause (a resting phase) in barely damp peat for several weeks to months, mimicking the dry season. Re-wetting the peat triggers hatching. This remarkable strategy is the classic way these killifish are bred and shared between hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNothobranchius cardinalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardinal Killifish, Cardinalis Notho\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-eastern Tanzania (seasonal pools)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm (males; females smaller)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 1 year (annual killifish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful to other species; males spar; a jumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 litres (species tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore – live and frozen foods preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies tanks and killifish keepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept as a species-only tank. If companions are wanted, choose only small, peaceful, soft-water fish in a larger aquarium, but be aware killifish are usually happiest and breed best on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoisterous, fast or fin-nipping fish that will outcompete or harass them, larger predators, and any species needing hard, alkaline water. 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A peaceful, delicate surface nano fish reaching just 3 cm, it is best kept in a soft, planted, tightly lidded tank where its colours and dainty behaviour can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to West Africa, in the coastal forests of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. It lives in shallow, slow or still blackwater pools and forest streams that are very soft, acidic and heavily shaded, often thick with surface and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, cylindrical surface-dweller striped in black and cream-gold. Males are the more colourful sex, finishing with a striking blue-and-red 'rocket' tail; females are plainer with a rounded tail. At around 3 cm it is one of the smallest fish in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, timid and easily intimidated. It hangs just beneath the surface and can be out-competed by faster fish, so keep it in a group of six or more with only the gentlest nano tankmates, or as a species-only display. It is an accomplished jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA surface micro-predator with a small mouth. It does best on small live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, microworm, grindal worm, daphnia and cyclops; many will take fine floating micro pellets and crushed flake once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds soft, acidic, warm water, gentle to negligible flow and dense planting — including floating plants for cover and security. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as these fish jump. Keep the group in a small, calm, mature tank with stable water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA continuous egg-depositor among fine plants and floating cover near the surface. In a quiet, well-planted tank a few fry often survive alongside the adults; for numbers, collect eggs or spawning mops. Tiny fry need infusoria and microfoods before baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiplatys annulatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClown Killifish (Rocket Killifish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (timid surface jumper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-carnivore (small live and frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–8 dGH (very soft to soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDwarf shrimp, snails, pygmy corydoras, chilli rasboras, ember tetras and other calm, tiny nano fish that stay out of the surface zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny larger, fast or boisterous fish, surface-feeding competitors, and anything big enough to eat a 3 cm fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232878444835,"sku":"AA2543","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Clown_Panchax_Killifish_d7b20399-a84e-4622-b197-73019fcde1ad.jpg?v=1781701781"},{"product_id":"steel-blue-killifish-pair-fundulopanchax-gardneri-steel-blue","title":"Steel Blue Killifish Pair | Fundulopanchax gardneri 'Steel Blue'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSold as a bonded pair, the Steel Blue Killifish is one of the best introductions to the world of killies — the male shimmers electric steel-blue scattered with red flecks, while the female is a quieter fawn. Reaching around 5–6 cm and relatively hardy for a killifish, it is a jewel-like choice for a soft, planted, securely lidded tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundulopanchax gardneri is native to Nigeria and western Cameroon, where it lives in small, shaded forest streams, swamps and seasonal pools. These soft, slightly acidic, gently moving waters are often heavily vegetated, and the fish typically stays in the upper and middle layers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe male is the showpiece — a glowing steel to turquoise-blue body dusted with red spots and edged in yellow along the fins, with a distinctive lyre-shaped tail. Females are smaller and plainer, in soft brown with faint spotting, which makes telling the sexes apart easy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, though males can be feisty toward one another, so keep a single male or a group in a larger, well-planted tank where sightlines are broken up. It works in a calm soft-water community, but its small size means tank mates should be gentle and not large enough to bully it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-carnivore that does best on small meaty foods. Offer frozen and live daphnia, cyclops, brine shrimp, blackworm and small bloodworm; many will also take good-quality flake and micro-pellets. A varied diet keeps the male's colours vivid and the pair in breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a planted aquarium of at least 40 L, ideally 60 L or more, with gentle filtration, soft dim lighting and plenty of cover. Keep the temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.0 and soft, slightly acidic water. A tight-fitting lid is essential — like most killies this is an accomplished jumper. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest killifish to breed, which is why it is such a popular starter species. It is a plant-spawner (not an annual), depositing eggs among fine-leaved plants, moss or spawning mops over several days. 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