Species Care
APHYOSEMION AUSTRALE GOLD LYRETAIL
Aphyosemion australe
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 5-6 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.0
- General Hardness: Soft
Range: Gabon, Angola, Cameroon (wild form)
Reproduction: Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.
Feeding: Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.
Additional Comments: Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are more colourful and have longer fins.
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