Lyretail Killifish Care Guide
Aphyosemion australe
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–75°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 2 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers live foods but will accept flakes and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Well-suited for small to medium planted tanks, best kept in pairs or small groups.
Good to Know
Lyretail Killifish are admired for their vibrant colors and distinctive tail shape, a gem in smaller aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males have more pronounced colors and lyretail fins.
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