Difference between revisions of "Aphyosemion striatum"

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== Origin ==
 
== Origin ==
 
:Africa: lower Mitémele river drainage in southern Equatorial Guinea and the Mbei, Komo, Gabon, Abanga and lower Ogowe river drainages in northwestern Gabon.
 
:Africa: lower Mitémele river drainage in southern Equatorial Guinea and the Mbei, Komo, Gabon, Abanga and lower Ogowe river drainages in northwestern Gabon.
 
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== Sexing/reproduction ==
== Sexing ==
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:Males are brightly colored and have somewhat longer fins, while females are pale brown. There are a number of geographic varieties, but the sexual differences are the same. If in good condition, they will lay a few eggs each day, usually near the surface; fry may grow up alongside the parents if enough cover is provided, but better success can be had by moving the eggs to another tank. The fry can take baby brine shrimp and microworms immediately.
:Males are brightly coloured - females are pale brown. There are a number of geographic varieties, but the sexual differences are the same.
 
 
 
 
        
 
        
 
== Tank compatibility ==
 
== Tank compatibility ==
:Can be housed wtih African Barbs or Lampeyes, but better off in a single-species tank.
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:This killifish is not openly hostile but will habitually fin nip most other species, even short finned species like danios. Best kept in a species tank. Males can be hard drivers and are best outnumbered by the females.
 
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== Diet ==
 
== Diet ==
:Live; flying insects- Drosophila, insect larvae, Brine Shrimp, other crustaceans, Tubifex worms; flakes.
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:Not a particularly picky killifish and will frequently accept flake food; however, the fish's health and spawning success will be better if live and frozen foods are regularly provided.
 
 
 
        
 
        
 
== Feeding regime ==
 
== Feeding regime ==
:Once to twice per day.
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:Once to twice per day, nothing particularly unusual.
 
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== Environment specifics ==
 
== Environment specifics ==
:This fish likes to jump out of the water, so a cover is absolutely essential.The water should be soft, although striatum does well in a wide range of water.
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:Aphyosemion striatum is a hardy, adaptable killifish that can be kept in a variety of setups, from bare bottom tanks with spawning mops to fully furnished planted tanks (though the former often work better for spawning them). They prefer slightly soft water but will readily breed in hard water as well. They reportedly do not do well at temperatures consistently above 75 fahrenheit, and can go down to the mid 60's without harm; an ideal range is 68-75. Like most killifishes, they jump well and need a secure lid.
  
     
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== Notes ==
== Behaviour ==
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:An adaptable species that serves as a good introduction to the world of killifish keeping, though they are not particularly good community fish due to their fin nipping tendencies.
:It is a peaceful fish which can be kept in an aquarium with other similar species without any problems. Difficulties of its own kind are also rare.
 
 
 
     
 
== Identification ==
 
:An elongated fish with an up-turned mouth. The back is brownish orange. The flanks have a multitude of colours becoming darker towards the belly. The colouring starts out as orange becoming yellow, then green, then blue, and finally violet near the belly.    The body is marked with five, red, lateral dotted line. The dorsal fin is green with two red stripes. The caudal fin is many colours like the body, and is marked with red spots and stripes. The lower edge of the caudal, anal, and pectoral fins are yellow. The anal and pectoral fins are blue in colour with red markings.
 
  
 
        
 
        

Revision as of 17:28, 14 November 2019

Red-Striped Killifish

Aphyosemion striatum3957.jpg
Red-Striped Killifish

Aphyosemion striatum

19 Litres (5 US G.)

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 7.5

20 -24 °C (68-75.2°F)

3-12 °d

1:2-3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Nothobranchiidae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Red-Striped Killifish, Five-Banded Killifish

Additional scientific names

Epiplatys striatus, Haplochilus striatus, Panchax striatus


Origin

Africa: lower Mitémele river drainage in southern Equatorial Guinea and the Mbei, Komo, Gabon, Abanga and lower Ogowe river drainages in northwestern Gabon.

Sexing/reproduction

Males are brightly colored and have somewhat longer fins, while females are pale brown. There are a number of geographic varieties, but the sexual differences are the same. If in good condition, they will lay a few eggs each day, usually near the surface; fry may grow up alongside the parents if enough cover is provided, but better success can be had by moving the eggs to another tank. The fry can take baby brine shrimp and microworms immediately.

Tank compatibility

This killifish is not openly hostile but will habitually fin nip most other species, even short finned species like danios. Best kept in a species tank. Males can be hard drivers and are best outnumbered by the females.

Diet

Not a particularly picky killifish and will frequently accept flake food; however, the fish's health and spawning success will be better if live and frozen foods are regularly provided.

Feeding regime

Once to twice per day, nothing particularly unusual.

Environment specifics

Aphyosemion striatum is a hardy, adaptable killifish that can be kept in a variety of setups, from bare bottom tanks with spawning mops to fully furnished planted tanks (though the former often work better for spawning them). They prefer slightly soft water but will readily breed in hard water as well. They reportedly do not do well at temperatures consistently above 75 fahrenheit, and can go down to the mid 60's without harm; an ideal range is 68-75. Like most killifishes, they jump well and need a secure lid.

Notes

An adaptable species that serves as a good introduction to the world of killifish keeping, though they are not particularly good community fish due to their fin nipping tendencies.

Pictures

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