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Aquarium Killifish Species > Quick Stats |
Food:
Feeding killifish can be a real pleasure. In nature they are insectivores, but in the aquarium they are omnivorous eaters that will thrive on good prepared dry foods, although they do show a preference for occasional live treats, such as brine shrimp, tubiflex worms, mosquito larva, wingless fruitflies and so on. |
Breeding:
Easy & Fun. |
Tank Conditions:
Most killifish prefer to be maintained at temperatures usually found in pleasant rooms, 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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This site was created to get straight to the point. Below are some tips on keeping Aquarium Killifish. Send any additional information or questions to Ask An Expert
Compatibility:
Killifish (freshwater) should be kept by themselves in a small tank, and are not usually compatible in a community tank.
Aquarium Killifish Species: Key Points, Tips & Tricks - Killifish Q/A
- The difficulty with killies certainly isn't in keeping them alive and spawning daily under normal aquarium conditions, but rather harvesting eggs and raising very tiny fry.
- There is no connection to the verb "kill" nor are killies vicious, nasty and aggressive fish.
- Some killies, known as annuals, spawn every day, because in nature, when the pond dries up, the eggs go into a hibernation phase known as diapauses.
- Killifish are divided into three general breeding groups of annuals, semi annuals, and non-annuals (plant spawners).
- Killifish species generally should not be mixed in the same aquarium. Not only because of the risk of territorial battles, but to keep genetic lines pure.
- Killies are peaceful, shy and brightly colored. This makes them ready targets for fin nipping species.
- If killifish are not comfortable, they will hide.
- Water chemistry problems are seldom encountered unless you get hooked on some of the real exotic killifish.
- Disease problems are also minimal. Bacterial problems seldom occur unless the fish are totally neglected, at which point they may exhibit signs of dropsy.
Aquarium Killifish Species: DO'S - Killifish Q/A
- Keep a good tight fitting lid, killifish are known to jump out of the aquarium. Even through the smallest of holes in an aquarium hood
Aquarium Killifish Species: DONT'S - Killifish Q/A
- Don't feed fry flake food. killifish fry are small and require live foods such as newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii and even smaller foods such as nematodes (microworms & vinegar eels).
Follow the above recommendations and you should have a joyful Aquarium Killiefish experience. Send any questions, comments or pictures to Ask An Expert If you are interested in helping out visit our contributions page.
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