Cape Lopez Lyretail — a Nothobranchiidae from 非洲, peaceful but delicate; best in a species setup. Reaches 4.5–6.6 cm; singly or in pairs; jump risk is real. 21–24 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
21–24 °C
pH
6–7
GH hardness
5–12 dGH
Adult length
4.5–6.6 cm
Minimum tank
52 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful but delicate; best in a species setup
Origin
非洲
Species overview
Aphyosemion australe is a Nothobranchiidae from 非洲. Built for temporary waters — brilliant, brief, and dependent on egg survival through dry spells. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.5–6.6 cm. Singly or in pairs; jump risk is real. Keep it covered, cool-to-warm and clean, and harvest eggs if you want the next generation. Maintain 21–24 °C at pH 6–7. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.
Native biotope
Habitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Flow
Still to gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Moderate oxygen levels
Aquascape & hardware
Substrate
Fine sand and gravel
Hardscape
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plants
Hardy common aquarium plants
Temperament, diet & tankmates
Schooling
Singly or in pairs; jump risk is real
Diet
Micropredator — live foods, small frozen fare
Recommended tankmates
None — species tank — Annuals do best alone
Avoid keeping with
Rough or large fish — Outcompeted and out-eaten
Breeding & notes
Sexual dimorphism
Subtle external differences
Breeding method
Spawns in moss; store and rewet eggs to trigger hatching