Fish Species
Gardneri Killifish
Fundulopanchax gardneri
About
A colorful West African non-annual killifish with many geographic and captive color forms. Males are strongly colored and may spar, while the species readily breeds in planted aquariums. A tight lid is essential because killifish are excellent jumpers.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Fundulopanchax gardneri
Origin Region
Cross and Benue river drainages, Cameroon and Nigeria
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
6.5 cm | 2.6 in
Water Requirements
West AfricaTemperature
23–27°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–6dKH
Min Tank Size
50L