Persian Killifish (Aphanius mento)

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Persian Killifish

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Persian Killifish

Aphanius mento

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

57 Litres (15 US G.)

Size

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.0

Temp.

10 -25 °C (50-77°F)

Water Hardness

3-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

2-3 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Cyprinodontidae




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Additional names

Persian Killifish

Additional scientific names

Lebias mento, Cyprinodon mento, Aphanius alexandri


Tank compatibility

An aggressive fin nipper best kept in species tanks, not suitable for community set ups.


Diet

These fish are fed best with live/frozen foods, such as brine shrimp, bloodworms and daphnia.

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External links

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