Aphyosemion australe
| Common Names: | Cape Lopez Lyretail Chocolate Lyretail |
| Synonyms: | Aphyosemion calliurus australis Aphysemion australe australe Haplochilus calliurus australis |
| Family: | Aplocheilidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Africa; Africa |
| Main Ecosystem: | Not Specified |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; If kept with small, peaceful companions. If kept with larger species they may retire to one corner of the tank and hide in fear. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Small live foods, frozen foods or flakes, but preffers live. |
| Care: | This beautiful fish is highly recommended for the novice aquarist, being very easy to care for and very peaceful. Provide very soft, acidic waters with very gentle filtration and a light water flow. They are scared of any species of fish larger than itself, and will hide in fear, so tetras or other Killifish will be fine. Also heavily plant the tank with bushy plants to provide retreats. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Males have extended finnage, sort of like Betta Splendens, and are much more colourful. |
| Breeding: | These fish are considered to be great beginner fish for the novice killifish breeder. To get these fish into spawning condition, give them plenty of live foods like bloodworms. Breed these egg-depositors in a set-up with some fine leaved plants of spawning mops. If bred in a community aquarium, very few will survive. Transfer the eggs into a different tank or in a breeding tank, remove the parents, and feed the fry on newly hatched brine shrimp. |
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| Comments: | Always keep the pH acidic and do not keep in poor water conditions, if all these things happen, their colour will brighten. |
| Main Colours: | Orange, Yellow, Red |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Jaylene_Grasshopper |
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