Family: Nothobranchiidae
Rainbow Kilifish — a Nothobranchiidae from Africa, calm surface-dweller that dislikes rough company. Reaches 4.9–7.2 cm; small groups with floating plants for cover. 22–25 °C.
Nothobranchius rachovii is a Nothobranchiidae from Africa. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays calm surface-dweller that dislikes rough company. Plan on 4.9–7.2 cm of adult fish at 22–25 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Other gentle surface fish.
A moderate-level species: calm surface-dweller that dislikes rough company; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 22–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–7.2, GH 5–12 dGH suit it.
Full size is 4.9–7.2 cm. Minimum tank: 62 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Carnivore that prefers live and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Calm surface-dweller that dislikes rough company — pair it with Other gentle surface fish — Share the quiet upper water and skip Uncovered tanks — They jump to their doom.
Native to Africa, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: annual or semi-annual egg-layer; eggs rest in damp substrate. Subtle external differences.