Killifish, Rainbowfish, and Medaka
Gabon Dwarf Killifish
Aphyosemion exiguum
Key facts
- Temperature20–24 °C
- pH6–7
- Minimum tank25 l
- Adult size4 cm
- Difficulty★★☆☆☆
- TemperamentPeaceful
- WaterFresh
Full profile
- Family
- Nothobranchiidae
- Origin
- Gabon and Cameroon
- Size
- 4 cm
- Temperature
- 20 – 24°C
- pH
- 6.0 – 7.0
- GH
- 1 – 8 °dGH
- Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆
- Water type
- tropical freshwater
- Swimming level
- medium
- Behavior
- Pacific
- Minimum number of individuals
- 1 male and 2 females
- Minimum aquarium size
- 25 L
- Diet
- carnivore (small live food)
- Reproduction
- oviparous; lays eggs on moss
Notes: Tiny killifish with red spots on a blue-green background. Fresh, soft water; ideal for a dedicated nano tank.
