Red Striped Killifish

This stunning tooth-carp has colours that would rival the brightest marine fish, with shades of red, green, yellow and blue all packed into a slender body that is just 5–6cm/2–2.2in long. The colours are clearly defined, and similar to the vibrant punchy shades often found in a children’s playground. An added bonus with this little beauty is the ease with which it can be kept
and bred.

Aphyosemion striatum is native to Africa, found in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. It inhabits mainly small streams and swampy areas within or bordering the rainforest and has been found in water that is quite shallow. When collectors have been looking for small Aphyosemion species in the rainforest, many have reported finding fish close to the bank. Where trees overhang this creates some shade and here the water temperature will be slightly lower — often around 20–23°C/68–73°F. Aphyosemion striatum falls within this temperature range.

• Common Name – Aphyosemion striatum (Red Striped Killifish)
• 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