killifish

[jmaster]

hi all

what size tank does a pair or 3 killies need??

also what substrate, decorations an lightin do they need??

thanx
jmaster

 

[Teelie]

I'm pretty sure most can go in a 10 gallon and typical lighting but better quality of water than average. I can't recall on substrate but I don't think it matters too much for them.

 

[The-Wolf]

what species of killie are you asking about,
as there are hundreds to choose from?

 

[BigC]

Wolf is right, we need to know the species that you are dealing with. But knowing that you approached me regarding obtaining some Aphyosemion australe (chocolate), I will give you the guidelines that I would use for that particular species or any other killi species between two and three inches. If you only intend to breed a trio in the short term (putting a male in with 2 well conditioned females) then a tank size of 16"x8"x8" will suffice. If you intend on keeping them in a permanent set up then I would give them more room and go for a 18"x10"x10". Both these setups should contain no substrate and have floating and sunken synthetic yarn spawing mops. A small air driven sponge filter is beneficial and a tight fitting cover glass is essential. (This species likes to jump).
A last point to note is, the key to breeding killifish (or any fish species) sucessfully is water conditions. Keeping them is one thing, breeding them with sucess is entirely different.

 

[abstract]

Keeping them is one thing, breeding them with sucess is entirely different.

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those sound like the words of an expert

 

[BigC]

No expert, abstract.
Just years of experience. I have had many many failures during my time in the hobby. You are always learning.

 

[The-Wolf]

No expert, abstract.
Just years of experience. I have had many many failures during my time in the hobby. You are always learning.

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Protest all you like
you will still be reguarded as a killie expert here,
as I am a danio one, even though I don't think I'm
qualified for that title

 

[abstract]

well i guess what i meant is - "as expert as you can get in this hobby"

 

[BigC]

Point taken..

 

[BigC]

Andy Gabbut !!!!!

 

[pica_nuttalli]

Andy Gabbut !!!!!

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[BigC]

Andy Gabbut !!!!!

A reference to the name Mr Gabbut submitted above Pica.

 

[pica_nuttalli]

well, yes. i got that. i just wasn't sure if that was you, someone you know, a third-cousin twice removed, someone you really admire or if you just think that name looks nifty.

 

[John_Nicholson]

Like has already been said it depends on which type. I keep several different types in 5 gallon tanks. It is often 1 male and 2 or 3 females per tank for my Nothobranchius and Aphosemions. On my Fundulpanchax I usually only keep a pair, but it all depends on the size of the fish. While my discus tanks are draining and refilling I have some down time so I normally change about 30% of the killi water daily. I don't that they need it that often but I have nothing else to do.......LOL

-john