Bluefin Notho Care Guide
Nothobranchius rachovii
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Bioload Score
1600
- Max Size
- 6.4 cm / 2.5"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 2 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, with a strong preference for live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae, but will also accept high-quality flake foods and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a species-specific tank or with other peaceful, similarly sized fish that thrive in similar water conditions. Not recommended for community tanks with very small or timid species due to potential aggression during breeding.
Good to Know
The Bluefin Notho is an annual fish, meaning it has a naturally short lifespan that coincides with the seasonal drying of its habitat, a fascinating adaptation to the environments of temporary pools and waterways.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and much more colorful, displaying vibrant blue bodies with red and orange markings, while females are more subdued in coloration.
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