Loko17
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Hi everyone, Since we're trying to get a killi forum started I'd start by adding some info about the type of killi I have called Fundulopanchax Gardneri Lafia and hopefully others with other types will put up some info as well. Heres my input on this species.
Heres a picture of a male...
Heres a pic of a female...
This species of killi is under the group called Fundulopanchax and up until a few years ago they were considered Aphyosemion but are now correctly called what I typed above(fundulopanchax). There are many different strains of Fundulopanchax Gardneri including this species Lafia and others like P82, Nsukka, Makurdi and so on. They are probably the most common species of killi and probably one of the only species that are possible to be found in an lfs or lps. They will do well in a community tank but like most killies they dont like light so a light strip isnt advised for a tank with killies.
They are probably one of the best or the best species to start breeding with because they are easily cared for and the eggs/fry are easily cared for also. They are mop spawners which for those of you that dont know its a thing made out of yarn that can easily be floated in the tank with cork or sunkin to the bottum of the tank.(For more on mop spawners look at the pinned topic at the top of the oddball page labeled mop spawning 101) Killies in general breed all the same way, the male kind of does a dance in front of the female and with cooperation from the female she will move toward the spawning mop and then the male comes and wraps his dorsal around her and pushes her into the spawning mop until a single egg is laid and fertilized directly after. Fp. Gardneri species usually lay from 6-20 eggs a day and the spawning mops should be checked daily.
As far as feeding goes they are carnivores and I recommend live food just because it doesnt pollute the water like freeze dried stuff does and IMO flake food is like junk food at least for killies. Also the live food helps in egg production for the females. I feed my killies twice a day with live misquito larvae and if thats not availible I feed freeze dried misquito larvae or krill since thats what I have here but live food is always preferred.
As far as keeping them in aquaria goes any standard sized aquarium is fine but for breeding purposes smaller aquaria is needed, Currently I have 2 pairs both in their own 5.5 gallon tank and with that size tank I could go with a trio if need be because trios of 1 male to 2 females are actually preferred with more aggressive males so it doesnt result in an early death of the female. My killies I've had them for about a month or so(1 male longer than all of the others) and they are great fish, Really rewarding to breed them IMO. If I missed anything give me the heads up because believe it or not I am somewhat of a beginner and I hope this helped someone. Everyone have a good day
Heres a picture of a male...
Heres a pic of a female...
This species of killi is under the group called Fundulopanchax and up until a few years ago they were considered Aphyosemion but are now correctly called what I typed above(fundulopanchax). There are many different strains of Fundulopanchax Gardneri including this species Lafia and others like P82, Nsukka, Makurdi and so on. They are probably the most common species of killi and probably one of the only species that are possible to be found in an lfs or lps. They will do well in a community tank but like most killies they dont like light so a light strip isnt advised for a tank with killies.
They are probably one of the best or the best species to start breeding with because they are easily cared for and the eggs/fry are easily cared for also. They are mop spawners which for those of you that dont know its a thing made out of yarn that can easily be floated in the tank with cork or sunkin to the bottum of the tank.(For more on mop spawners look at the pinned topic at the top of the oddball page labeled mop spawning 101) Killies in general breed all the same way, the male kind of does a dance in front of the female and with cooperation from the female she will move toward the spawning mop and then the male comes and wraps his dorsal around her and pushes her into the spawning mop until a single egg is laid and fertilized directly after. Fp. Gardneri species usually lay from 6-20 eggs a day and the spawning mops should be checked daily.
As far as feeding goes they are carnivores and I recommend live food just because it doesnt pollute the water like freeze dried stuff does and IMO flake food is like junk food at least for killies. Also the live food helps in egg production for the females. I feed my killies twice a day with live misquito larvae and if thats not availible I feed freeze dried misquito larvae or krill since thats what I have here but live food is always preferred.
As far as keeping them in aquaria goes any standard sized aquarium is fine but for breeding purposes smaller aquaria is needed, Currently I have 2 pairs both in their own 5.5 gallon tank and with that size tank I could go with a trio if need be because trios of 1 male to 2 females are actually preferred with more aggressive males so it doesnt result in an early death of the female. My killies I've had them for about a month or so(1 male longer than all of the others) and they are great fish, Really rewarding to breed them IMO. If I missed anything give me the heads up because believe it or not I am somewhat of a beginner and I hope this helped someone. Everyone have a good day
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