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|habitat=Africa
 
|habitat=Africa
 
|family=Nothobranchiidae
 
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== Origin ==
 
== Origin ==
:These Killis are native to Cameroon and Nigeria, where they inhabit tannin stained  creeks, ponds and streams.  
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:These Killis are native to Cameroon and Nigeria.
  
  
 
== Sexing ==
 
== Sexing ==
:Females are less decorated and golden-grey. They also may have some pink scales running down their middle, while males have red, blue and yellow patterning across golden body. Females have enlarged abdomens compared to males.
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:Females are less decorated and golden coloured while males have red, blue and yellow patterning across golden body. Females have enlarged abdomens compared to males.
  
 
== Breeding ==
 
== Breeding ==
:Hardy and easy to breed, a pair in top condition will lay a clutch of about ten eggs daily. A non-annual, it spawns on aquatic plants, rocks and even filters, with eggs hatching after 14-21 days. Even so, the eggs can tolerate up to one year dormant period.
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:Hardy and easy to breed, a pair in top condition will lay a clutch of about ten eggs daily. A non-annual, it spawns on aquatic plants, with eggs hatching after 14-21 days. Even so, the eggs can tolerate up to one year dormant period.
  
  
 
== Tank compatibility ==
 
== Tank compatibility ==
:Best kept in a species tank. They thrive in soft, slightly acidic aquaria. Either keep one male or a group of males (3 or more) among a larger number of females. Two males by themselves will result in a dominant and subdominant male, resulting in continuous harassment. Eventually, the subdominant male will have his fins ripped apart and succumb to injuries. Multiple males however changes the dynamic, and allows the dominant male to change targets.  
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:Best kept in a species tank. Either keep one male or a group of males (3 or more) among a larger number of females. Two males by themselves will result in a dominant and subdominant male, resulting in continuous harassment. Eventually, the subdominant male will have his fins ripped apart and succumb to injuries. Multiple males however changes the dynamic, and allows the dominant male to change targets.
  
 
=== Suggested Options ===
 
=== Suggested Options ===
:If a community tank is desired, then peaceful and unassuming fishes would make the best tank mates. Such fish include [[Corydoras]], [[Otocinclus]], and [[Plecos]]. If the tank is large enough (15 gallons or more), then one could venture to keep nimble and hardy [[Characins]] and [[Cyprinids]] such as [[Paracheirodon_innesi|Neon Tetra]], [[Paracheirodon_axelrodi|Cardinal Tetra]], [[hara jerdoni]], and [[Trigonostigma_espei|Espe's rasbora]]. In addition, keep them in large schools, so that the large number will confuse the aggressive killies. An ideal tankmate is the rare species of catfish, microsynodontis polli. This can be kept with killifish in a tank of 5 gallons or more, as this particular species of catfish is not very active. It comes from a similar part of the world, and requires the same water parameters.
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:If a community tank is desired, then peaceful and unassuming fishes would make the best tank mates. Such fish include [[Corydoras]], [[Otocinclus]], and [[Plecos]]. If the tank is large enough (50 gallons or more), then one could venture to keep nimble and hardy [[Characins]] and [[Cyprinids]] such as [[Paracheirodon_innesi|Neon Tetra]], [[Paracheirodon_axelrodi|Cardinal Tetra]], and [[Trigonostigma_espei|Espe's rasbora]]. In addition, keep them in large schools, so that the large number will confuse the aggressive killies.
  
:Delicate and colorful fish would best be avoided. These fish include [[Poecilia_reticulata|Guppies]] and [[Pencilfish]]. Also small freshwater [[Shrimp|shrimp]] can be prone to constant nipping, especially if the fish think they resemble prey. Examples of vulnerable shrimp species include [[Neocaridina_heteropoda|Red Cherry Shrimp]], and [[Caridina_cf._cantonensis|Bee shrimp]], and [[Caridina_multidentata|Amano shrimp]]. Atyopsis species are the perfect size, however appreciate harder water.
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:Delicate and colorful fish would best be avoided. These fish include [[Poecilia_reticulata|Guppies]] and [[Pencilfish]]. Also small freshwater [[Shrimp|shrimp]] can be prone to constant nipping, especially if the fish think they resemble prey. Examples of vulnerable shrimp species include [[Neocaridina_heteropoda|Red Cherry Shrimp]], and [[Caridina_cf._cantonensis|Bee shrimp]], and [[Caridina_multidentata|Amano shrimp]].
  
  
 
== Diet ==
 
== Diet ==
:Omnivore. Living or frozen foods, such as [[Daphnia]], [[Tubifex| Tubifex Worms]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchytraeidae Enchytrae], and [[Brine Shrimp]]. Will also accept [[Catfish_pellets|Pellet foods]] and can be weaned on [[Flake Food]]. Will also feed on very young crickets and cockroaches. These can purchased at must pet stores.
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:Omnivore. Living or frozen foods, such as [[Daphnia]], [[Tubifex| Tubifex Worms]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchytraeidae Enchytrae], and [[Brine Shrimp]]. Will also accept [[Catfish_pellets|Pellet foods]] and can be weaned on [[Flake Food]].
  
  

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