Miniature fishes for freshwater-aquariums

Aplocheilidae	Genera: ~ 15 Species: ~ 310	The family is represented on each continent with the exception of Australasia, and usually consists of small fishes of 5-8 cm. Only a few species grow larger than 10 cm. Few killies are suited to live in a community aquarium and show their natural behavior only in a single species tank. The Killifishes' eggs need a longer incubation period to develop.
	Adamas cf. formosus Starhead killi ~ 3 cm Haltung und Zucht	These fishes should be kept in small species tanks filled with moderately acidic and soft water. Starhead killies prefer rather cooler water with temperatures around 22 degrees centigrade. Their diet should consist, above all, of live food taking the small size of the fish into account. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Aphyoplatys duboisi Dubois' Panchax 3,5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Aphyoplatys are not particularly suited to a communal life with other fishes, as they are not forceful enough. However, the males can behave quite aggressively towards each other. Michael Schlüter michaelDOTschlueterATweichwasserfischeDOTde
	Aphyosemion elegans Elegant killi ~ 5 cm A.elegans-Gruppe	The Aphyosemion elegans group consists of a number of small, slim Killifishes, some of which have clearly elongated fins, to date these have been found in Gabon, the Central African Republic and the Congos. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Aphyosemion lamberti - ~ 5 cm Datenblatt	It is considered the simplest species, recommended for beginners, care like other A.elegans relatives: in community with small Panchaxs or Characins quite possible, no special requirements regarding water conditions, however it should be clean. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Aplocheilus blockii Green panchax 3,5 bis 4,5 cm Datenblatt	More info coming soon. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Aplocheilus kirchmayeri - 3 bis 5 cm Datenblatt	Perhaps a subspecies of A. blockii. More info coming soon. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Aplocheilus parvus Dwarf panchax 1,5 bis 2,5 cm Datenblatt	A small, A. blockii like species which can be kept together with small-fishes, e.g. Microrasbora. Perhaps a suspecies of A.blockii. More info coming soon. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Chromaphyosemion alpha - ~ 5 cm Chromaphyosemion	All species of genus Chromaphyosemion are suitable for miniature aquariums with the exception of C. riggenbachi. Naturally, one or other male could grow to more than 5cm. Because of the male aggressiveness I recommend adding only one or three of them. Werner Eigelshofen killifischeATonlineDOTde
	Chromaphyosemion bitaeniatum Two-striped Aphyosemion < 4 cm Datenblatt	I think the species C. kouamense and C. bitaeniatum are particularly suitable for mini-tanks. They scarcely grow larger than 4cm, and are quite peaceful, so that adding 6 fish to a well set up tank (20-25l) promises success. Werner Eigelshofen killifischeATonlineDOTde
	Chromaphyosemion kouamense - < 4 cm Datenblatt	I only use 10 L tanks for breeding or keeping a trio. Tanks with an approx. size of 20 - 25 L seem to be more suitable, 3 pairs or trios could be kept well here. Werner Eigelshofen killifischeATonlineDOTde
	Diapteron abacinum - ~ 3,5 cm Killifische	Killies of genus Diapteron reach about 4-5 cm size. Because of their great agressiveness this genus' species could not be kept permanently in small tanks. Werner Eigelshofen killifischeATonlineDOTde
	Epiplatys chaperi samborskii Toothed carp ~ 5 cm Datenblatt	Like the nominotypical taxon, not difficult to keep and breed. So far, this species has been found only in Tarkwa, where Christoph Samborski originally caught and made this species available to the hobby aquarist. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Epiplatys chevalieri Chevalier's epiplatys ~ 5 cm Datenblatt	A somewhat shy and sensitive species, however, easily kept with some not too rough tankmates - e.g. Aphyosemion elegans and relatives. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Epiplatys dageti dageti Redchin panchax 4 bis 5 cm Datenblatt	The type from Ghana is easy to keep and despite its relatively small size - mine are ~ 4 cm - they stand up well to other, even larger Killifishes. Because E. dageti dageti is less attractive than E. d. monroviae, it is hardly ever available to aquaristics. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Epiplatys dageti monroviae - ~ 5 cm Datenblatt	One of the easiest to keep Killifishes, well suitable for the community aquarium, breeding is simple as well. Young fish can be found regularly in the trade. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Epiplatys spilargyreius - 4,5 bis 5,5 cm Datenblatt	As ever - due to it's enormous area of occurance - commercial imports and catches by aquarists. The species withsatnds permanent temperatures of 30 °C, at high temperatures (> 28°C) it is clearly more colourful. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Fundulopanchax cinnamomeum Cinnamon Killi > 5 cm Fundulopanchax	Most Killies of the genus Fundulopanchax reach about 5-8cm. Because of their aggressiveness, the smaller species of this genus cannot be kept in small tanks. Werner Eigelshofen killifischeATonlineDOTde
	Fundulosoma thierryi Togo Killifish 3 cm Haltung und Zucht	Regarded as a link between the representatives of the former general-genus Aphyosemion and Nothobranchius. Because of their sensitivity and rarity, Togo Killifish should be kept in a species tank! Aquariums starting at 40cm side length are sufficiant for keeping. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius species Nothobranch 3,5 to 10 cm Nothobranchius	I keep the smaller Nothobranchius species in breeding tanks of 30x20x20cm size (tap water pH 7.8, GH 22 and KH 18). These water specifications have emerged as optimal for most species. I feed (almost) exclusively frozen red mosquito larvae. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius annectens - 4,5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Due to the small adult size of this species, aquariums of 10 - 15 litres are sufficient for keeping and breeding one or two trios. Nothobranchius annectens is a relatively peaceful Killi, I would recommend keeping it in a species tank. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius eggersi Egger's nothobranch 4 bis 5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Egger´s nothobranch is one of the most popular Nothobranchius species of all time, probably due to its unusual coloredness and, because it is relatively unproblematic to keep and breed. Two trios can be kept and bred in a species tank 30x20x20cm. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius foerschi Foersch´s nothobranch ~ 5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Foersch´s nothobranch is also suitable for the community with other peaceful fishes. Even a "Notho" beginner will seldom experience any problems. However, this species turns out to be unusually susceptible to "Oodinium". Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius fuscotaeniatus - 4,5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Fish of this species have turned out to reach an age of more than two years. You should never keep fish of this species in community tanks; best to keep this nothobranch in small groups in a well planted species tank with a minimum of 50cm side length. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius korthausae - 4 bis 5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Similar needs like most of the other species of the genus. Even smaller aquariums (25l) are suitable for keeping, equipped either without substrate or with sand (recommended). Altogether, I would regard it as one of the more peaceful nothobranch. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius palmqvisti Palmqvist´s nothobranch 5 cm Haltung und Zucht	Nothobranchius palmqvisti is an ideal fish for Nothobranchius beginners, but even experienced keepers are fascinated by its attractive colours. Keeping is even possible in small aquariums (25l), either without substrate or with sand. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Nothobranchius patrizii Blue notho 5 cm Haltung und Zucht	With a little luck you can get this species even from an aquarium specialty store. Besides being robust, this nothobranch also has very attractive colouring. An aquarium of 15-20 litres is sufficient for this fish, which grows to around 5cm. Alexander Dorn webmasterATnothobranchiusDOTde
	Pseudepiplatys annulatus Banded panchax 4 cm Datenblatt	Keeping in a species tank with a lot of javamoss and floating plants is not difficult. The fry would not be eaten by the parents, but possibly by its brothers or sisters. Heinz Ott heinzDOTottATschlaweDOTde
	Genus Species Common name 1 to 4 cm website	Text and Image to: infoATminifischeDOTde