killi fish that live more than two years

[Velvetgun]

I am a beginner but I am a person who is fond of animals and I know that I will also do so with my future fish.
Hence the question: are there killi fish that live more than two years and that are not shy but interactive and interesting?
If so, can you give me the names (also scientific) and describe them a little?

 

[MaloK]

Lyretail Killifish (Oryzias latipes) Up to 5 years.

Playful and curious nature. They are often seen exploring their tank, interacting with each other, and even playing with objects.

 

[GaryE]

Oryzias, however, aren't killifish.

Most Aphyosemion, Fundulopanchax and Epiplatys will live 2 to 3 years. Some lampeyes will, if you are an experienced keeper and take good care of them.

Gateway

You can go into that site and have a look for info under the Genus names.

 

[Colin_T]

If you have a big tank and want a group of fish that live in hard water, maybe Lamprichthys tanganicanus

 

[Archerfish]

I am a beginner but I am a person who is fond of animals and I know that I will also do so with my future fish.
Hence the question: are there killi fish that live more than two years and that are not shy but interactive and interesting?
If so, can you give me the names (also scientific) and describe them a little?

Over the years I've kept several killifish but the most recent and enjoyable was Jordanella floridae (American-Flag Fish) which is a pupfish. They live about five years with good care. Click on the Killifish forum on this site and scroll down to two posts about care I made.

 

[Back in the fold]

They live about five years with good care.

That’s pretty good . I never knew that but good luck finding this local American Killifish .

 

[Archerfish]

Are you on the mainland or one of the islands such as Sicily? They are available in the UK and I am sure if you search around, someone has them. They are very prolific and hobbyists are usually looking for someone to take the offspring.

 

[JackGulley]

That’s pretty good . I never knew that but good luck finding this local American Killifish .

They’re difficult to find intentionally, but being local to Florida means they often end up mixed in with shipments from Florida fish farms. I sold one that came in that way a few weeks ago.

 

[Archerfish]

Velvetgun might contact this German wholesaler for assistance. https://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/18-toothcarps-killis-and-livebearers/jordanella-floridae-2/
I bet there is someone in Italy importing or breeding them.

 

[Mr Limpet]

Pachypanchax species commonly live for over five years. I’ve had a pair of P. patriciae for six years now. They’re very curious, outgoing and extremely hardy. They produce large eggs, and the fry are easy to raise.