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Killifish, Rainbowfish, and Medaka

Kirk's Nothobranchius

Nothobranchius kirki

Key facts

  • Temperature22–26 °C
  • pH6.5–7.5
  • Minimum tank30 l
  • Adult size5 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Nothobranchiidae
Origin
Malawi (Chilwa and Chiuta Lakes)
Size
5 cm
Temperature
22 – 26°C
pH
6.5 – 7.5
GH
4 – 15 °dGH
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
medium
Behavior
semi-aggressive
Minimum number of individuals
1 male and 2 females
Minimum aquarium size
30 L
Diet
carnivore
Reproduction
annual oviparous

Notes: Males have a reddish body with pale blue scales. Annual Malawi killifish.

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