Fire Gold Killifish

The Lyretail Killifish is available in two distinct colour morphs – the ‘gold’ aquarium cultivated form (pictured above) and the ‘chocolate’ wild strain. This is a peaceful species that is best maintained as a single male-female pair in a small softwater aquarium with a good amount of bogwood and planting. Peat filtration is highly recommended. Other small, peaceful community fish with the same requirements can be safely kept alongside this species e.g. pencilfish, Corydoras species, Kuhli loaches, Croaking/Sparkling Gouramis etc. Water movement within the aquarium should be gentle to mimic the slow moving waters that these fish inhabit in the wild. Surface cover in the form of floating plants will be much appreciated, and do ensure that the aquarium has tight fitting coverslides as these fish are accomplished jumpers. Aphyosemion australe is not a seasonal species, and is highly recommended as a killifish suitable for hobbyists new to keeping this family of fish. May also be seen on sale as the Cape Lopez Lyretail or Lyretail Panchax.

• Common Name – Aphyosemion australe
• Origin – Western Africa
• Diet – carnivorous
• PH Range – 4 – 7
• Temperature – Tropical 26°c – 28°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Maximum Size – approximately 7cm
• Sex – Unsexed