Rainbow Kilifish (Nothobranchius rachovii)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–25 °C

pH

6–7.2

Dureza GH

5–12 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.9–7.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

62 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Calm surface-dweller that dislikes rough company

Origen

非洲

Descripción de la especie

Nothobranchiidae species Nothobranchius rachovii comes from 非洲. An annual-strategy killifish: in nature its pools vanish, so it lives fast and leaves eggs behind. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm. Small groups with floating plants for cover. Soft water, live foods and a tight lid cover most of what this short-lived jewel asks. Maintain 22–25 °C at pH 6–7.2. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Small groups with floating plants for cover

Dieta

Carnivore that prefers live and frozen foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Other gentle surface fish — Share the quiet upper water

Evitar con

• Uncovered tanks — They jump to their doom

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Annual or semi-annual egg-layer; eggs rest in damp substrate